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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Engine under cover fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel cap seal slightly worn
Covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable items
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))
N/S headlight output deteriorated
all brake discs have minor wear and corrosion
both front and rear brake flexy hoses deteriorated
both front and rear brake pipes corroded
both rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated
oil leak
park-brake travel high
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear number plate deteriorated
under-trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
Emissions not tested engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
N/S headlight output deteriorated
all brake discs have minor wear and corrosion
both front and rear brake flexy hoses deteriorated
both front and rear brake pipes corroded
both rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated
oil leak
park-brake travel high
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear number plate deteriorated
under-trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
handbrake travel high
minor oil leak
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
rear discs worn and corroded
under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
handbrake travel high
minor oil leak
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
rear discs worn and corroded
under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside
Nearside Rear brake pipe end minor corrosion
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge minor wear
Offside Rear brake pipe end minor corrosion
Offside Rear tyre inner edge minor wear
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under side components
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear brake pipe end minor corrosion
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge minor wear
Offside Rear brake pipe end minor corrosion
Offside Rear tyre inner edge minor wear
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under side components
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear disc slightly corroded and pitted
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M28 BEN 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 M28 BEN, 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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M28 BEN is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 19 April 2006.
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