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W357 LJM

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,993 mi
Last recorded156,993 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 LJM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 156,993 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 156,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 156,977 miles

Engine oil slightly leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 150,328 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 140,527 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 125,609 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 115,723 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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W357 LJM is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W357 LJM, 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 W357 LJM registered?

W357 LJM is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W357 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W357 LJM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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