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BJZ 2776

2000 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,305 mi
Last recorded112,305 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 2776
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 112,305 miles

Both front brake pipe unions on the inner wing loose but won't fall off

Both front droplinks upper rubber boots split

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 112,304 miles

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

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

Both front brake pipe unions on the inner wing loose but won't fall off

Both front droplinks upper rubber boots split

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 92,757 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 87,548 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 73,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 65,254 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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BJZ 2776 is a 2000 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJZ 2776, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJZ 2776 registered?

BJZ 2776 is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is BJZ 2776 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJZ 2776 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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