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LS51 MXN

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,066 mi
Last recorded100,066 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 MXN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 100,066 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 100,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Oct 2009 92,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 92,316 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 92,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 85,513 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,904 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 68,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 65,430 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 63,406 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 63,406 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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LS51 MXN is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 106,299 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS51 MXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS51 MXN registered?

LS51 MXN is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is LS51 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 MXN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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