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X261 XAP

2001 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 XAP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2012 134,871 miles

o/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2012 134,871 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 123,852 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 110,618 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 97,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 82,324 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 69,112 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 69,084 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,522 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 52,341 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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X261 XAP is a 2001 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X261 XAP, 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

How do I check the history of X261 XAP?

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What year was X261 XAP registered?

X261 XAP is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is X261 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X261 XAP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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