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600D115

1999 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,935 mi
Last recorded10,935 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration600D115
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 10,935 miles

All windows are tinted ,but not excessively

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All treads are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 10,394 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 9,947 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 9,599 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 9,383 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 9,097 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 8,875 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 8,501 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 8,127 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 7,684 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 6,999 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 6,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 5,531 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 4,594 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 3,552 miles

DARK TINT ON FRONT WINDOWS

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 18 May 2011 3,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 3,069 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 2,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 2,793 miles

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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600D115 is a 1999 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 107,004 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 600D115, 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 27 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 600D115 registered?

600D115 is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is 600D115 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 600D115 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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