MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
non standard suspension fitted
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
non standard suspension fitted
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
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
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))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
heavy oil leaks
nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Very slight play in rear anti-roll bar ns link ball joint.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LW51 XDY safe to buy?
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