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M55 TJL

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

200,539 mi
Last recorded200,539 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 TJL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 200,539 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 200,078 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 200,078 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 198,001 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake need adjustment

Fail 6 Jan 2021 198,001 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake need adjustment

Pass 22 Jun 2019 193,350 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 31 May 2018 188,000 miles

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 12 Jun 2017

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 179,783 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 172,752 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 164,501 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 164,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 152,430 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 145,427 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 141,242 miles

CENTRE LAMBDA SENSOR WIRES CHAFING/CLIPS BROKEN.

N/S AND O/S DOWNPIPE FLANGE SECURING NUTS MISSING/CORRODED.

N/S FRONT AND O/S REAR UNDERSIDE ENGINE BAY FLUID LEAKS.

O/S TO N/S REAR UPPER BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 136,020 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 136,020 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 126,074 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 112,723 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 98,895 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 87,299 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 87,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M55 TJL is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M55 TJL, 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 M55 TJL registered?

M55 TJL is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is M55 TJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 TJL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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