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VSU 414

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,861 mi
Last recorded142,861 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSU 414
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 142,861 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 141,354 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 141,354 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 139,919 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 139,865 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 131,323 miles

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.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 127,652 miles

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.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 125,813 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 125,010 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 123,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 118,010 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 110,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 104,011 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 104,004 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,430 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 113,345 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 99,450 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 99,450 miles

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.

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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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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