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PJ51 URU

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,751 mi
Last recorded151,751 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 URU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 151,751 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Nov 2016 151,731 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 143,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front rose bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

no emissions taken vehicle fitted with L.P.G

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 134,665 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 134,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 134,320 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 126,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 120,375 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 120,330 miles

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

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 110,397 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 99,476 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 89,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 87,373 miles

handbrake effort just adequate

Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,136 miles

offside hand brake slightly low effort

Pass 4 Oct 2006 77,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside parking brake slightly low effort compared with nearside

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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PJ51 URU is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PJ51 URU, 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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PJ51 URU is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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