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N4 DKO

2000 BMW 540

Blue Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,694 mi
Last recorded154,694 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 DKO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 154,694 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 154,652 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 151,380 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 148,538 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 144,903 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 144,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

high line stoplamp not working

Pass 15 Dec 2011 169,975 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 169,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 156,233 miles

vehicle presenter be aware that both the nearside and offside rear tyres have cuts to the inner side walls

vehicle presenter be aware that the offside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2009 143,687 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 127,808 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 127,808 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 125,204 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 125,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 120,827 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 120,821 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N4 DKO is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N4 DKO, 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.

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What year was N4 DKO registered?

N4 DKO is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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