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K2 XDL

1999 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,375 mi
Last recorded69,375 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 XDL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 69,375 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 69,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 57,717 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2009 57,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 45,796 miles

N/S/F antiroll bar linkage,top balljoint cover split

Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,154 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 22,273 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K2 XDL is a 1999 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K2 XDL, 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 K2 XDL registered?

K2 XDL is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is K2 XDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 XDL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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