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MM51 ZNJ

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,212 mi
Last recorded119,212 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 ZNJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 119,212 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 112,130 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 108,861 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 108,861 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 103,427 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 95,420 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,024 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 87,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,052 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 82,052 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 76,538 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,370 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 62,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 62,788 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,369 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 47,107 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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MM51 ZNJ is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MM51 ZNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MM51 ZNJ?

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What year was MM51 ZNJ registered?

MM51 ZNJ is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is MM51 ZNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 ZNJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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