MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,861 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer Bottle Empty. (3.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear differential corroded
Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under trays damaged.slight engine oil leak.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edge.oil leaks at engine area.undertrays damaged.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VSU 414 is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 VSU 414, 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 VSU 414 registered?
VSU 414 is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is VSU 414 safe to buy?
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