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W771 RKM

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,985 mi
Last recorded54,985 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW771 RKM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside sill noted

Pass 20 Jun 2008 145,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 145,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 141,002 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 135,634 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 106,036 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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W771 RKM is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W771 RKM, 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 W771 RKM registered?

W771 RKM is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 8 July 2000.

Is W771 RKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W771 RKM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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