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W889 UFV

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,996 mi
Last recorded72,996 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 UFV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 72,996 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 69,646 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 67,457 miles

various under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,291 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 66,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,111 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 65,289 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,505 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,988 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,665 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,697 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 54,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,345 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,488 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,398 miles

Both front brake discs pitted on inner surface & both warped.

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted.

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge to legal minimum.

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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W889 UFV is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W889 UFV, 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 W889 UFV registered?

W889 UFV is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W889 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W889 UFV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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