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V119 GWE

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,404 mi
Last recorded113,404 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV119 GWE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 113,404 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play in steering,slight play in suspension bushes+ball joints,tyres wearing on edges,eml on,suspension link rod boots wearing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 106,633 miles

E/M LIGHT ON

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 100,852 miles

brake discs wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,039 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 88,068 miles

engine management light on\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 16 Feb 2008 81,043 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 81,041 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 80,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

RADIATOR LEAKING

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 16 Feb 2007 72,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2006 63,427 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)

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

rear number plate fadeing

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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V119 GWE is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V119 GWE, 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 V119 GWE registered?

V119 GWE is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V119 GWE safe to buy?

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