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RD51 YDW

2001 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

127,249 mi
Last recorded127,249 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 YDW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 127,249 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 125,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2023 120,545 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively appears to be leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 115,285 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 106,051 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,033 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 101,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,807 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,637 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides reaction (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,913 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,682 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 60,936 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,239 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,510 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,623 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,735 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,606 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 43,799 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,997 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 39,997 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 35,775 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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RD51 YDW is a 2001 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RD51 YDW, 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 RD51 YDW registered?

RD51 YDW is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is RD51 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD51 YDW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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