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W933 HSO

2000 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,305 mi
Last recorded156,305 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW933 HSO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 156,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dipped beam bulbs different colour left to right

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front steering idler bushes have play

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2011 149,150 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 149,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

coolant leak

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

traction control light on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 134,992 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 134,992 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 110,357 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,618 miles

o/s/r tyre worn oninside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2008 74,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 49,327 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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W933 HSO is a 2000 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W933 HSO, 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 W933 HSO registered?

W933 HSO is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is W933 HSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W933 HSO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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