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N9 AJL

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,448 mi
Last recorded168,448 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 AJL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 168,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 166,588 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 166,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 166,359 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 166,182 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 165,375 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 165,371 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 162,961 miles

handbrake performance poor

Pass 22 Oct 2018 159,473 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 159,471 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 158,428 miles

handbrake performance poor

Pass 2 Nov 2016 155,700 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 155,696 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 151,081 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 151,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 147,753 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 144,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 139,118 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 133,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs are pitted on their inner faces.

offside rear brake disc is pitted

Pass 8 Nov 2010 126,976 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear heat shield is partially adrift.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 121,984 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 117,249 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 94,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 68,896 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 47,071 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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N9 AJL is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 N9 AJL, 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

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What year was N9 AJL registered?

N9 AJL is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is N9 AJL safe to buy?

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