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HIL 6659

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,121 mi
Last recorded167,121 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 6659
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 167,121 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 151,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 145,430 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 137,875 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 137,875 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 133,473 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 133,473 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 124,737 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 118,953 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 107,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 93,654 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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HIL 6659 is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HIL 6659, 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 HIL 6659 registered?

HIL 6659 is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is HIL 6659 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 6659 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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