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X11 AVR

2001 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,327 mi
Last recorded112,327 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 AVR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 112,327 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 109,709 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 107,130 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,892 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 103,892 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 103,777 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2017 103,723 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 103,558 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,644 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 100,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,552 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,472 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 82,713 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 82,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 77,280 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 67,012 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 61,680 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,051 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 51,602 miles

Note: Front & rear brake-pads have worn low. (Advise change)_. † †Thanx.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 43,268 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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X11 AVR is a 2001 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X11 AVR, 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 X11 AVR registered?

X11 AVR is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is X11 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X11 AVR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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