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V522 FMO

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,056 mi
Last recorded122,056 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 FMO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 122,056 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 120,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 120,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 111,375 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 111,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 111,073 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 11,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 111,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills bothsides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 111,376 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 111,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,935 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,407 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 110,136 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 109,510 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 108,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 105,649 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 101,328 miles

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

rear wiper inoperative

Pass 10 Feb 2009 94,659 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 94,659 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 82,045 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 70,610 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

check parking brake system, long travel and much lower effort on nearside

Pass 9 Feb 2006 61,741 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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V522 FMO is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V522 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 V522 FMO registered?

V522 FMO is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 2 February 2000.

Is V522 FMO safe to buy?

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