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X252 JTR

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,586 mi
Last recorded111,586 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 JTR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 111,586 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,546 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 111,538 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,461 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 111,262 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,003 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 111,001 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,986 miles

parking brake has poor performance both sides

Pass 31 May 2019 110,953 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,714 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 109,567 miles

Engine oil leak underneath

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 109,172 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside parking brake poor performance

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside parking brake poor performance

Fail 3 Jun 2016 109,172 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside parking brake poor performance

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside parking brake poor performance

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 103,776 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,882 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,477 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 87,147 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 87,140 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 76,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear hand brake performance lower than nearside rear

Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,937 miles

offside rear hand brake performance lower than nearside rear

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,606 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 58,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,059 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 49,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 42,153 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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X252 JTR is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X252 JTR, 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 X252 JTR registered?

X252 JTR is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X252 JTR safe to buy?

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