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LS56BDX
2006 BMW 540
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 4000cc
General Information
- Registration LS56BDX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 540
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4000cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
16
Passes
4
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,255 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2024 6 Jun 202619 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,804 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2023 6 Jun 202628 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,256 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Pad warning sensor insecure
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- Windows tinted
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,075 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust silencer removed
- oil leaks in engine bay
- o/s/r park brake cable outer damaged as been fouling drive shaft
- large non opaque sun strip fitted
- rear suspension bushes deteriorating
- front to rear brake pipes corroding
- engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
- both front tyres low on tread and feathering
- all windows except windscreen have heavy tint on them
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
5 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,520 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- all windows except windscreen have heavy tint on them
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- both front tyres low on tread and feathering
- rear suspension bushes deteriorating
- rear exhaust silencer removed
- oil leaks in engine bay
- o/s/r park brake cable outer damaged as been fouling drive shaft
- engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
- o/s/r brake wear sensor hanging out
- large non opaque sun strip fitted
- front to rear brake pipes corroding
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
3 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 120,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r park brake cable outer damaged as been fouling drive shaft
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- all windows except windscreen have heavy tint on them
- both front tyres low on tread and feathering
- engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
- front to rear brake pipes corroding
- large non opaque sun strip fitted
- o/s/r brake wear sensor hanging out
- oil leaks in engine bay
- rear exhaust silencer removed
- rear suspension bushes deteriorating
6 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,327 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2019 6 Jun 202610 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,352 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018 6 Jun 202621 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,886 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2017 6 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,323 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2016 6 Jun 202630 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,354 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,269 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2014 6 Jun 20263 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
8 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,215 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2013 6 Jun 20266 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,592 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2012 6 Jun 202624 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,361 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2010 6 Jun 202620 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,361 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010 6 Jun 202613 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,226 MI
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LS56BDX was registered on 2006-11-10
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