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LT51 WXF

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,309 mi
Last recorded179,309 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 WXF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 179,309 miles

SURFES RUST

Pass 19 Oct 2024 174,484 miles

foot and hand brake just on boader line all lock

Fail 19 Oct 2024 174,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

foot and hand brake just on boader line all lock

Pass 4 Nov 2023 172,522 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 160,398 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 143,813 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 136,979 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 130,822 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 130,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 130,134 miles

Inner wall on offside front tyre perishing.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 130,096 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside plate light inop.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Battery flat.

Centre brake light inop.

Inner wall on offside front tyre perishing.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 128,625 miles

Inner wall on nearside rear tyre perished.

Fail 22 Nov 2017 128,624 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Inner wall on nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 125,217 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 125,203 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated safety catch (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 122,582 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 121,096 miles

Off side front tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 116,301 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 116,283 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 111,434 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 111,434 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 101,326 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 91,710 miles

rear prop/diff leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 69,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 69,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 55,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear propshaft seal slightly leaking..

Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear propshaft seal slightly leaking..

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,838 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 36,271 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 36,271 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 36,271 miles

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

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

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

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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LT51 WXF is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LT51 WXF, 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 LT51 WXF registered?

LT51 WXF is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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