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X393 DBL

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,509 mi
Last recorded175,509 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX393 DBL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 175,509 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 175,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed by jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed by jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very poor light out put (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2024 174,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all metal fuel pipe corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arch corroded

damp around steering

general under body corrosion

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to both front wings

slight damage to rear bumper

slight oil around rear diff

Pass 24 Aug 2023 174,341 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight damage to light lens

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror cover missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both wheel arch corroded

all fuel pipes corroded

both inner and outer sill corroded

power steering pipes damp

slight damage to rear bumper

slight oil around rear diff

Fail 16 Aug 2023 174,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight damage to light lens

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror cover missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both wheel arch corroded

all fuel pipes corroded

both inner and outer sill corroded

power steering pipes damp

slight damage to rear bumper

slight oil around rear diff

Pass 8 Aug 2022 173,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak from pipe or cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion around all four jacking points on sills both sides of vehicle nearside and offside

fuel pipes flow and return corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 173,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak from pipe or cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion around all four jacking points on sills both sides of vehicle nearside and offside

fuel pipes flow and return corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 172,568 miles

Corrosion around All Four jacking points On Sills both Sides

Fuel Pipe/s corroded flow and return front to rear ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Lamp Cracked Broken

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner Sill and outer sill sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 170,872 miles

Corrosion On Nearside and offside Sills Inner and outer panels and around Front Jacking Point supports both side of vehicle

Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Working Surfaces

Fuel Pipes Corroded Front To Rear

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking Brake Effort On Minimum Efficency

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Washer Pipe Leaking On Headlight Washers

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 170,872 miles

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

Corrosion On Nearside and offside Sills Inner and outer panels and around Front Jacking Point supports both side of vehicle

Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Working Surfaces

Fuel Pipes Corroded Front To Rear

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking Brake Effort On Minimum Efficency

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Washer Pipe Leaking On Headlight Washers

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 167,502 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn and Corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sill Panel Corrosion around Jacking points Small Hole

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sill Panel Corroded Around Jacking :Points

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

Washers Has A leak O/S Front From Pipe Bottle

Pass 8 Jun 2018 161,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 151,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Various engine oil leaks

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 142,903 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 142,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

steering idler centre arm worn deteriorated between track rod ends

Pass 2 Jun 2015 136,799 miles

Corrosion In Rear Sections Of Nearside And Offside Inner Sills By Jacking Points Both Sides

Fail 2 Jun 2015 136,799 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion In Rear Sections Of Nearside And Offside Inner Sills By Jacking Points Both Sides

Pass 27 May 2014 127,511 miles

Offside Inner and Nearside Inner Sills Corrosion at Rear Sections

Fail 22 May 2014 127,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner and Nearside Inner Sills Corrosion at Rear Sections

Pass 7 Jun 2013 120,469 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 120,464 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 112,595 miles

Air Bag Warning Light On

Both Rear Suspension Tie Rod Upper Arm Busjhes starting to deteriorate

Headlight Washer Jet Pipe Leaking Water

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2012 112,595 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air Bag Warning Light On

Both Rear Suspension Tie Rod Upper Arm Busjhes starting to deteriorate

Coolant leak

Headlight Washer Jet Pipe Leaking Water

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 105,163 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 10,560 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 105,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

a.air bag light on dash

a.o/s/r in front of fuel tank both metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 95,379 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 95,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 84,801 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,234 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,445 miles

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

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

play @ nearside rear wheel

Pass 18 Jul 2006 55,074 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 52,736 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 52,736 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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X393 DBL is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X393 DBL, 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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X393 DBL is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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