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K33 NKE

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,907 mi
Last recorded139,907 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 NKE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 139,907 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 139,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 138,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 133,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 124,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 123,568 miles

Both sides rear sills corroded slightly near jacking points

Pass 8 Feb 2020 123,463 miles

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front plate (0.1 (a))

slight surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2018 123,281 miles

slight surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 3 Jun 2017 122,592 miles

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides side repeaters (1.4.A.2c)

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

both sides front brake pipes at wheel arches slightly corroded

both sides rear jacking points slightly corroded and inner sills

both sides wing mirrors slightly loose on brackets

Pass 10 Jun 2016 121,687 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

both sides front wing mirrors slightly loose on joints

Fail 10 Jun 2016 121,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides front (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

both sides front wing mirrors slightly loose on joints

Fail 20 May 2015 120,764 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

rear centre seatbelt retracting slowly

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 20 May 2015 120,764 miles

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

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

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

rear centre seatbelt retracting slowly

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 18 Mar 2014 120,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 118,830 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 118,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 117,555 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 115,344 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 99,120 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 85,643 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,283 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 74,398 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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K33 NKE is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 K33 NKE, 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 K33 NKE registered?

K33 NKE is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is K33 NKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K33 NKE shows 22 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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