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RX56 WFZ

2006 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,757 mi
Last recorded143,757 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 WFZ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 143,757 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 142,932 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 141,002 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 137,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 137,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits please see printouts (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 125,386 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 118,619 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 118,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 117,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 116,298 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2018 113,667 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 109,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,710 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,167 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 100,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,772 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 84,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,134 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm (225/50/17)

o/s/r tyre 2mm (225/50/17)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,356 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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RX56 WFZ is a 2006 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 81,741 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 RX56 WFZ, 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 20 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 RX56 WFZ?

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What year was RX56 WFZ registered?

RX56 WFZ is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is RX56 WFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 WFZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX56 WFZ have outstanding finance?

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