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FN51FFB
2001 BMW 540
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 4398cc
General Information
- Registration FN51FFB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 540
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4398cc
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- Expired 29 Aug 2017
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
16 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 141,191 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- under trays
- sill covers fitted
- Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside steering rack boot taped up
- Nearside Outer sill corodid
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
15 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 141,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- under trays
- sill covers fitted
- Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Outer sill corodid
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside steering rack boot taped up
5 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 131,168 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2016 5 Jun 202630 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,122 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2015 5 Jun 202629 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 119,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,362 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2014 5 Jun 20265 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 112,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
8 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,308 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,323 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2012 5 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,753 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2011 5 Jun 20261 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 87,452 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2010 5 Jun 202625 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 87,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 79,379 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 79,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- 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)
17 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 70,890 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 63,472 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2007 5 Jun 202623 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 55,349 MI
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FN51FFB was registered on 2001-09-04
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