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V690 JKR

2000 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,401 mi
Last recorded167,401 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV690 JKR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 May 2015 167,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 159,068 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 131,922 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 108,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2010

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner faces of front discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2008 100,034 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 95,358 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 91,392 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 91,392 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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V690 JKR is a 2000 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V690 JKR, 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 V690 JKR registered?

V690 JKR is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V690 JKR safe to buy?

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