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RL05 WWR

2005 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,725 mi
Last recorded127,725 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 540111,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WWR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 127,725 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 116,112 miles

N/S/F FOG LAMP MISSING

Fail 6 Jul 2018 115,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F FOG LAMP MISSING

Pass 27 Jul 2017 104,274 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS LOW

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

POOR HAND BRAKE APPLICATION

POSSIBLE PUNCTURE IN O/S/R

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH O/S/F AND O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK

Fail 21 Jul 2017 104,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS LOW

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

POOR HAND BRAKE APPLICATION

POSSIBLE PUNCTURE IN O/S/R

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH O/S/F AND O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,075 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 92,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 85,863 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2014 77,076 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 67,304 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 May 2013 67,304 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,239 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 26 May 2011 55,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 45,677 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,965 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 21,365 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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RL05 WWR is a 2005 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RL05 WWR, 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.

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What year was RL05 WWR registered?

RL05 WWR is a 2005 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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