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X358 FLD

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,682 mi
Last recorded143,682 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX358 FLD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 143,682 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 140,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 135,285 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade insecure and wrongly positioned

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

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

Offside wiper blade insecure and wrongly positioned

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 135,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside wiper blade insecure and wrongly positioned

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

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

Offside wiper blade insecure and wrongly positioned

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 127,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 122,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 110,509 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 108,507 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 105,806 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both brake discs are starting to corrode

Fail 17 Nov 2015 105,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both brake discs are starting to corrode

Pass 11 Nov 2014 102,414 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,787 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 94,173 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 94,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,005 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 85,529 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,327 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 68,955 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 61,580 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 51,658 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 51,655 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 46,708 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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X358 FLD is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X358 FLD, 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

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What year was X358 FLD registered?

X358 FLD is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X358 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X358 FLD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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