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W879 LCH

2000 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,844 mi
Last recorded130,844 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 LCH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 130,844 miles

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

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

both sides front brake discs worn

both sides rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 13 Oct 2011

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both sides front brake discs worn

both sides rear tyres sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2010 128,687 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 124,118 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 124,110 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 114,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 114,070 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 107,668 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 102,802 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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W879 LCH is a 2000 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W879 LCH, 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 W879 LCH registered?

W879 LCH is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W879 LCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W879 LCH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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