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S40 AFW

2001 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,834 mi
Last recorded106,834 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 AFW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 106,834 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 106,573 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,403 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 83,574 miles

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.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,693 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,783 miles

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 63,255 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,737 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,430 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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