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V429 ERX

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,305 mi
Last recorded105,305 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV429 ERX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 105,305 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 93,834 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light inop.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 68,398 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 60,324 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 56,593 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 50,156 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 50,156 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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V429 ERX is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V429 ERX, 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 V429 ERX registered?

V429 ERX is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V429 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V429 ERX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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