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RG51 EYK

2001 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,760 mi
Last recorded133,760 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 EYK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 133,760 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 133,760 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 131,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 125,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,860 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 120,860 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 115,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 112,130 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 112,130 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,596 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 105,596 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 101,611 miles

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

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

diff oil leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,183 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,906 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,053 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 83,050 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,951 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,286 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,144 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,511 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 45,965 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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RG51 EYK is a 2001 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RG51 EYK, 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 RG51 EYK registered?

RG51 EYK is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is RG51 EYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 EYK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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