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X317 HKK

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,194 mi
Last recorded162,194 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX317 HKK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 162,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 158,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 153,706 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 150,397 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 150,369 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2012 146,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag warning light indicates a fault

osr brake pad wear sensor wire disconnected

osr tyre outer sidewall minor damage

rear brake pipes mild corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2011 139,743 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag lamp indicates a fault

engine check light on during test

osf tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2010 131,562 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag light on during test

front brake discs worn and corroded

low fuel level indicator on during test

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2009 122,603 miles

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

airbag light on during test

front brake discs worn (req attention)

nsr upper brake pipe heavily greased

osr upper brake pipe heavily greased

Fail 30 Dec 2009 122,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light on during test

front brake discs worn (req attention)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 113,573 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 106,737 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 106,687 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 98,277 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 88,251 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)

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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X317 HKK 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 80%.

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 X317 HKK, 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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X317 HKK is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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