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VU06 EZZ

2006 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,684 mi
Last recorded160,684 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 EZZ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 160,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack end has play

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2016 160,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack end has play

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2015 148,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 148,210 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 136,850 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2013 125,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 111,346 miles

Both front tyres worn bold on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2011 93,404 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 72,934 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 72,934 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 55,401 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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VU06 EZZ is a 2006 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VU06 EZZ, 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

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What year was VU06 EZZ registered?

VU06 EZZ is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is VU06 EZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 EZZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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