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V649 DYX

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,767 mi
Last recorded120,767 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV649 DYX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 120,767 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 117,495 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake low effort both sides

Pass 1 Jul 2011 110,240 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 103,953 miles

coolant leak from n/s

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2009 97,716 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 97,716 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 91,075 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 91,075 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,737 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 72,426 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 72,426 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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V649 DYX is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V649 DYX, 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.

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What year was V649 DYX registered?

V649 DYX is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V649 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V649 DYX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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