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X191 FGC

2000 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,289 mi
Last recorded127,289 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX191 FGC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 127,289 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nsf and osf (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced ns (1.7.5a)

access to underside of vehicle limited due to trim

corrosion noted to osf brake pipe

Fail 24 Oct 2017 127,289 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

access to underside of vehicle limited due to trim

corrosion noted to osf brake pipe

Pass 13 Oct 2016 120,500 miles

corrosion noted to rear brake pipes access limited would advise further inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2016 120,441 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion noted to rear brake pipes access limited would advise further inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2015 112,618 miles

corrosion noted to osf and rear brake pipes access limited

Fail 9 Oct 2015 112,608 miles

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

corrosion noted to osf and rear brake pipes access limited

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Oct 2014 105,396 miles

corrosion noted to osf brake pipe

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Fail 23 Oct 2014 105,375 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion noted to osf brake pipe

surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,061 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,172 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 78,839 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 75,818 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 70,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 65,854 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,591 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 61,589 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,592 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 55,592 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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X191 FGC is a 2000 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X191 FGC, 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 X191 FGC registered?

X191 FGC is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X191 FGC safe to buy?

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