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W689 WGC

2000 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,136 mi
Last recorded60,136 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 WGC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 60,136 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 57,866 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 56,986 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 56,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 51,692 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 49,421 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 47,503 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,698 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 35,145 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,730 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 23,579 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,200 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 22,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,951 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,712 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 19,575 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,008 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,928 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,942 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 140,325 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,277 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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W689 WGC is a 2000 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 W689 WGC, 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 W689 WGC registered?

W689 WGC is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W689 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W689 WGC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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