MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,929 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyres slightly worn on inner edges.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W797 XAA is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue 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 W797 XAA, 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 W797 XAA registered?
W797 XAA is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 12 April 2000.
Is W797 XAA safe to buy?
The MOT history for W797 XAA 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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