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LS56 BDX

2006 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,255 mi
Last recorded137,255 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 BDX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 137,255 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 121,804 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 121,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Pad warning sensor insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windows tinted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 121,075 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

all windows except windscreen have heavy tint on them

both front tyres low on tread and feathering

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

front to rear brake pipes corroding

large non opaque sun strip fitted

o/s/r park brake cable outer damaged as been fouling drive shaft

oil leaks in engine bay

rear exhaust silencer removed

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2019 120,520 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

all windows except windscreen have heavy tint on them

both front tyres low on tread and feathering

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

front to rear brake pipes corroding

large non opaque sun strip fitted

o/s/r brake wear sensor hanging out

o/s/r park brake cable outer damaged as been fouling drive shaft

oil leaks in engine bay

rear exhaust silencer removed

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2019 120,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

all windows except windscreen have heavy tint on them

both front tyres low on tread and feathering

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

front to rear brake pipes corroding

large non opaque sun strip fitted

o/s/r brake wear sensor hanging out

o/s/r park brake cable outer damaged as been fouling drive shaft

oil leaks in engine bay

rear exhaust silencer removed

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,327 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,352 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,886 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,323 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 85,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak from the gearbox sump unit

Fail 30 Aug 2014 85,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak from the gearbox sump unit

Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,269 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,215 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 80,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT XL 275/30/ZR19(96Y)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 74,592 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,361 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,226 miles

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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LS56 BDX is a 2006 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 81,741 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS56 BDX, 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 20 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS56 BDX registered?

LS56 BDX is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is LS56 BDX safe to buy?

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