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V985 JAR

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

115,910 mi
Last recorded115,910 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 JAR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 115,910 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2025 109,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 109,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 109,109 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 109,100 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 107,898 miles

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

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,395 miles

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 13 Jan 2018 102,626 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,720 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 101,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,691 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 99,227 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 99,227 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 96,656 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 88,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

oil under the vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2013 88,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

oil under the vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,920 miles

both pas reservoir hoses leaking

n/s/r wheel speed sensor bolt missing

oil leaks under car

Fail 9 Jan 2012 80,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both pas reservoir hoses leaking

n/s/r wheel speed sensor bolt missing

oil leaks under car

Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,866 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 73,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

steering box damp

Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,478 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 68,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,938 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 60,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,807 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 47,929 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 47,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres wearing out on the outer edges.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 41,191 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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V985 JAR is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 V985 JAR, 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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V985 JAR is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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