2001 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · X536 RYS
2001 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 101,043 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
X536 RYS Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2015
- 101,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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X536 RYS Mileage History
- 22/02/2006140,361 mi
- 07/02/2007147,025 mi+6,664 mi
- 13/02/2008149,197 mi+2,172 mi
- 20/02/2009150,320 mi+1,123 mi
- 03/02/2010151,216 mi+896 mi
- 21/02/2011151,551 mi+335 mi
- 21/02/2012152,244 mi+693 mi
- 06/02/201399,647 mi-52,597 mi
- 17/02/2014100,046 mi+399 mi
- 18/02/2014100,046 mi
- 28/01/2015100,591 mi+545 mi
- 28/01/2015100,591 mi
- 22/10/2015101,043 mi+452 mi
Average of roughly -4,069 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
X536 RYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 540 (X536 RYS) between February 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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