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W779 YUA

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,270 mi
Last recorded87,270 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 YUA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,270 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and Offside front lower rear arm ball joints leaking joint grease

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 87,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and Offside front lower rear arm ball joints leaking joint grease

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield over backbox insecure

underbonnet oil filter housing insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2012 85,743 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,477 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar link top boot split

Pass 26 May 2010 78,342 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 78,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,596 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 75,596 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2008 71,138 miles

rear near side tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

rear off side tyre nearing legal limit 2.5mm

Pass 21 Jun 2007 67,076 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 67,076 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 26 May 2006 59,173 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 59,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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W779 YUA is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W779 YUA, 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 W779 YUA registered?

W779 YUA is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W779 YUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W779 YUA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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