MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,832 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside handbrake lower on performance
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured + dim (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine oily
front brake discs worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured + dim (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine oily
front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
headlamps poor condition
rear tyres at 3.0mm and slight wear inner edges
slight play suspension arm inner bushes
both front suspension arm inner bushes slight wear
front tyres wearing outer edges
nearside front dip beam down on output
rear exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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M400 ELO is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 M400 ELO, 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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M400 ELO is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 20 April 2001.
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