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W933 LDK

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,292 mi
Last recorded51,292 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW933 LDK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 51,292 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 50,981 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 50,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,896 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 47,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,523 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 47,523 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,935 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 46,935 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,677 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,858 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,723 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,516 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,698 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,431 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,295 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,341 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 35,481 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 LDK is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W933 LDK, 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 W933 LDK registered?

W933 LDK is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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