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V385 FMO

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,058 mi
Last recorded119,058 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 FMO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 119,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,112 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,736 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 112,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 109,409 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 109,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 104,654 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 100,150 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 97,233 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 94,105 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 87,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,933 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 80,247 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 72,516 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2006 72,489 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2005 65,030 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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V385 FMO is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V385 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

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What year was V385 FMO registered?

V385 FMO is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V385 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V385 FMO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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