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W91 JPC

2000 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,293 mi
Last recorded81,293 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW91 JPC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 81,293 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 79,897 miles

Rear Brake pads look low,but cannot see properly with wheel on

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 78,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill’s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner outer sill’s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 76,673 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 73,756 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 68,953 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 64,995 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 64,827 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,772 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,596 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,766 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 56,766 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,602 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,353 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,309 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 40,309 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 33,599 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,668 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,909 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,430 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,009 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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W91 JPC is a 2000 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W91 JPC, 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 W91 JPC registered?

W91 JPC is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W91 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W91 JPC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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