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4699 KO

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,493 mi
Last recorded187,493 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4699 KO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 187,493 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play recommend replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Outer sills surface rust

Pass 19 Nov 2024 184,834 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 184,830 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 181,880 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2023 181,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 178,425 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 175,412 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 170,587 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2019 166,885 miles

Offside Front slight condensation in headlight

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 161,603 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 155,076 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 149,810 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 142,794 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 135,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 129,583 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 129,583 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 123,335 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 117,010 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 109,220 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 104,333 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 88,860 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 77,011 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 77,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 67,734 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 64,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 52,253 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 52,253 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre low tread outer edge

o/s/f tyre outer edge low tread

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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4699 KO is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 104,973 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 4699 KO, 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 26 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4699 KO is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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