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V10 BJD

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,761 mi
Last recorded181,761 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 BJD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 181,761 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 180,527 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 179,279 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 178,698 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 10 Oct 2020 177,515 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 176,935 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 174,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 174,194 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 173,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 172,274 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 170,920 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 168,083 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 165,652 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 163,901 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 162,130 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 159,595 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 157,388 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 154,352 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 150,175 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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V10 BJD is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V10 BJD, 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 V10 BJD registered?

V10 BJD is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is V10 BJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V10 BJD shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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