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RK05 AYJ

2005 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,112 mi
Last recorded63,112 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 540111,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 AYJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,112 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,667 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,072 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 15,915 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,686 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 8,154 miles

advise nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2009 4,789 miles

advise nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2008 999 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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RK05 AYJ is a 2005 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 111,832 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 RK05 AYJ, 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 21 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 RK05 AYJ registered?

RK05 AYJ is a 2005 BMW 540, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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