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LT56 YMJ

2006 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,560 mi
Last recorded117,560 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 YMJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 117,560 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 115,805 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 115,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 113,949 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 107,813 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,652 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 102,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 102,607 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 98,512 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 98,281 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 81,498 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 81,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 75,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 75,152 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 67,971 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Possibly rack (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 55,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,448 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,632 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal travel

Pass 17 Sep 2011 40,417 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 40,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,707 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs grooved

nearside front tyre worn on edges and deep cut to tread

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,286 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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LT56 YMJ is a 2006 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LT56 YMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT56 YMJ registered?

LT56 YMJ is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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