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X244 DBY

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,088 mi
Last recorded149,088 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX244 DBY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 149,088 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 140,533 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 140,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 131,474 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 125,942 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 115,031 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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X244 DBY is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X244 DBY, 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 X244 DBY?

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What year was X244 DBY registered?

X244 DBY is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X244 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X244 DBY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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