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V373 FMO

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV373 FMO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 23 Sep 2008
Pass 21 Sep 2007 132,953 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 126,266 miles

slight scuff on far n/s of windscreen just inside swept area.does not impede drivers view.

Fail 27 Sep 2006 126,264 miles

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

windscreen has scuff on far side of nearside edge of swept area but does not impede drivers view.

Fail 20 Sep 2006 126,146 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V373 FMO is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V373 FMO, 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

How do I check the history of V373 FMO?

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What year was V373 FMO registered?

V373 FMO is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V373 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V373 FMO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V373 FMO have outstanding finance?

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