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X615 LGS

2001 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,221 mi
Last recorded157,221 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX615 LGS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 157,221 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 156,890 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 141,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 127,898 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 127,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

centre steering arm slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2006 104,603 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 92,327 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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X615 LGS is a 2001 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X615 LGS, 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 X615 LGS registered?

X615 LGS is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X615 LGS safe to buy?

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