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YE06 OKM

2006 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,638 mi
Last recorded106,638 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 54081,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 OKM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 106,638 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 102,170 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 100,218 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view duct tape secured (3.2 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 100,216 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view duct tape secured (3.2 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 96,398 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 96,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 84,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 82,431 miles

Under tray fitted not all components checked

Fail 10 Dec 2016 82,431 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted not all components checked

Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,790 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,623 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,433 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,525 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,349 miles

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

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

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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YE06 OKM is a 2006 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YE06 OKM, 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 YE06 OKM registered?

YE06 OKM is a 2006 BMW 540, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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