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W719 WHD

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,841 mi
Last recorded154,841 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW719 WHD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 154,841 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Warning lamps have an uneven flash when operating.

Fail 22 Feb 2019 154,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H I D CONVERSION (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H I D CONVERSION (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear seat belt buckle missing

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hazard warning lights flashing unevenly

Pass 24 Feb 2018 148,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill Area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 148,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bendy Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill Area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 142,513 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 142,513 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 134,820 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 134,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 130,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 127,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 126,215 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front metal brake pipes undersealed un able to check for corosion

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 23 Sep 2011 123,150 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 120,411 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 113,603 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 113,603 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 105,903 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 105,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 93,432 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 93,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 80,353 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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W719 WHD is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W719 WHD, 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 W719 WHD registered?

W719 WHD is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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