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RG51 HAU

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,192 mi
Last recorded151,192 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 HAU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 151,192 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 150,789 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 150,787 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018

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

Rear Bumper Damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2017

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2016 129,090 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 126,871 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 126,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 128,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 128,276 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HAU is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HAU, 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 RG51 HAU?

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What year was RG51 HAU registered?

RG51 HAU is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RG51 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 HAU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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