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YC56 LHV

2006 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,121 mi
Last recorded119,121 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 LHV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 119,121 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 119,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Banana Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 116,850 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 113,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 108,561 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 108,561 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 108,521 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 108,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,365 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner worn

Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,161 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 88,159 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,850 miles

Both front tyres have damage to sidewalls

Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,789 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 71,723 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,836 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 60,836 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,461 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 45,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 37,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 29,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2009 21,475 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 21,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YC56 LHV is a 2006 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YC56 LHV, 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.

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What year was YC56 LHV registered?

YC56 LHV is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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