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V788 LMX

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,421 mi
Last recorded158,421 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 LMX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 158,421 miles

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 ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 152,987 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 152,987 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 152,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 150,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 150,143 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 144,367 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 140,298 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 140,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009

engine management light is on

Fail 5 Feb 2009

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light is on

Pass 5 Feb 2008 125,849 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

rear indicator bulbs fading

slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2008 125,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 113,646 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 106,055 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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