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P15 JTM

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

216,812 mi
Last recorded216,812 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 JTM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 216,812 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 215,646 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 213,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 209,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 205,877 miles

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

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

inner faces of both front brake disc's corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Aug 2015 205,877 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

inner faces of both front brake disc's corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 198,419 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 191,951 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 191,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 187,078 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 175,980 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 160,315 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 160,314 miles

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

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 2 Feb 2009 45,306 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 134,084 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 134,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 125,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 112,687 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 112,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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P15 JTM is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P15 JTM, 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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P15 JTM is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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