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W762 UGS

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,403 mi
Last recorded158,403 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW762 UGS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 158,403 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 158,390 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 154,064 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 147,225 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 142,354 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 138,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 125,375 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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W762 UGS 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 W762 UGS, 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

How do I check the history of W762 UGS?

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What year was W762 UGS registered?

W762 UGS is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W762 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W762 UGS 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.

Does W762 UGS have outstanding finance?

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