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X283 MDX

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,747 mi
Last recorded166,747 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 MDX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 166,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 166,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 149,536 miles

all four brake disc are rusty

n/s and o/s front coil spring not fitted too stop ends

n/s and o/s front tyres are close too wear limit

vibration when starting up

Fail 28 Oct 2011 149,535 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four brake disc are rusty

n/s and o/s front coil spring not fitted too stop ends

n/s and o/s front tyres are close too wear limit

vibration when starting up

Pass 7 Jun 2010 143,803 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front rear subframe bushes perished

both front tyres wearing outer edges

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2009 135,497 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 124,066 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 110,358 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 110,358 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front suspension transducer is broken

offside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 2 Dec 2006 99,698 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 87,279 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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X283 MDX is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X283 MDX, 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 X283 MDX registered?

X283 MDX is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X283 MDX safe to buy?

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