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YC06 ZZT

2006 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,098 mi
Last recorded148,098 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 ZZT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 148,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 140,262 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 21 Mar 2020 128,957 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 119,628 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 119,627 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 113,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,195 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 110,151 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 106,383 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,090 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 97,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2012 77,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,025 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,899 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,233 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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YC06 ZZT is a 2006 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YC06 ZZT, 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 YC06 ZZT registered?

YC06 ZZT is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is YC06 ZZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC06 ZZT shows 18 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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