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X259 FKE

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,310 mi
Last recorded180,310 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 FKE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 180,310 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe rusty

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 4 May 2016
Fail 4 May 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 174,383 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 170,942 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 169,381 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 157,960 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 157,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 153,727 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 148,486 miles

Both wiper blades are smearing slightly

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre is perished and the tyre tread are low

N/S/F tyre slight out of shape

N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2009 148,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both wiper blades are smearing slightly

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F indicator bulb slightly discoloured

N/S/F tyre is perished and the tyre tread are low

N/S/F tyre slight out of shape

N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2008 143,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

wear in front suspension bushes

Fail 29 Sep 2008 143,866 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2007 132,607 miles

discolouration on rear number plate

Pass 26 Sep 2006 121,874 miles

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

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

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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X259 FKE is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X259 FKE, 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 X259 FKE?

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What year was X259 FKE registered?

X259 FKE is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X259 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X259 FKE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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