MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,834 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
brake warning lamp stays on
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
off and near side front tyres are perished.
off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.
off side rear outer brake pad is showing wear.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both registration plates do not carry suppliers name or postcode or BS marking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyre treads worn low on edges.
Both registration plates do not carry suppliers name or postcode or BS marking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres cracking between treads
off side rear tyre cracking between outer treads
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S40 AFW is a 2001 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 S40 AFW, 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.
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What year was S40 AFW registered?
S40 AFW is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 26 September 2001.
Is S40 AFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S40 AFW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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