MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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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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