MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine management light is on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine management light is on
nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut
rear indicator bulbs fading
slight engine oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut
rear indicator bulbs fading
slight engine oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V788 LMX is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 V788 LMX, 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 V788 LMX registered?
V788 LMX is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 24 January 2000.
Is V788 LMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for V788 LMX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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