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X174 UYX

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

24,821 mi
Last recorded24,821 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 UYX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 24,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 24,428 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 24,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 24,212 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 23,374 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 23,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 21,890 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 21,109 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,259 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 20,135 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,458 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 17,892 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,897 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,866 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 15,251 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 13,964 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 12,995 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,376 miles

front and rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

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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X174 UYX is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 X174 UYX, 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

How do I check the history of X174 UYX?

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What year was X174 UYX registered?

X174 UYX is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X174 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X174 UYX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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