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LW51 XDY

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,234 mi
Last recorded164,234 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XDY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 164,234 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 163,571 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 161,889 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

non standard suspension fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2021 161,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

non standard suspension fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2020 161,809 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

modified lowered suspension fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 160,719 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 150,654 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 145,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre in very poor condition

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 140,428 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded heavily

oil around engine and gearbox

play in offside rear hub assembly mounting bushes

rear tyres worn low

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 23 Nov 2014 135,667 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 130,225 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 117,541 miles

heavy oil leaks

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 107,479 miles

Very slight play in rear anti-roll bar ns link ball joint.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 97,134 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 87,782 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,207 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 51,659 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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LW51 XDY is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LW51 XDY, 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.

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What year was LW51 XDY registered?

LW51 XDY is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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