MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear brake pipe rusty
gearbox oil leak.
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
discolouration on rear number plate
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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