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C8 OBW

2000 BMW 540

Blue Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,389 mi
Last recorded144,389 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 OBW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 144,389 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 135,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 135,452 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 125,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 117,448 miles

under body brake pipes are covered in under seal

Pass 14 Jan 2015 116,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre has cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

NSF tyre inner and outer wall perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF bumper cracked but has no sharp edges

OSF sill next to wing slightly corroded

OSF tyre has cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

OSF tyre inner and outer wall perished

OSR brake pipes undersealed

OSR tyre has cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Unable to see steering column due to covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 113,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes sliglty corroded towards the rear on the off side rear

near side and off side rear both tyres have minor cracks

undertrays fitted covering brake and fuel pipes

Pass 1 Feb 2013 109,580 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2013 109,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2012 105,703 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 103,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2011 103,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 98,994 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 98,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 95,860 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 90,163 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 86,778 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 83,584 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 76,631 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 76,631 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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C8 OBW is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C8 OBW, 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 C8 OBW registered?

C8 OBW is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is C8 OBW safe to buy?

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