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NJT 540H

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,985 mi
Last recorded55,985 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 540H
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 May 2025 55,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf/osf both front outer track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr/osr both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 51,884 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 47,363 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 45,376 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 42,174 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 40,175 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 37,001 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,506 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 55,458 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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NJT 540H is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NJT 540H, 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 NJT 540H?

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What year was NJT 540H registered?

NJT 540H is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is NJT 540H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJT 540H shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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