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X276 AFH

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,826 mi
Last recorded145,826 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX276 AFH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2015 145,826 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2014 140,753 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 136,519 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 131,775 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 126,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust clamp broken(exhaust not leaking)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 123,821 miles

n/s/f roadwheel welded inner bead area

Pass 10 Aug 2009 118,918 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 112,243 miles

n/s/r lower falcrum bearings worn

Pass 10 Aug 2007 107,961 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 102,985 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 98,862 miles

SCREW IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

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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X276 AFH is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X276 AFH, 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 X276 AFH?

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What year was X276 AFH registered?

X276 AFH is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X276 AFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X276 AFH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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