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X401 OBP

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,945 mi
Last recorded78,945 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 OBP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 78,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 75,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 71,756 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 65,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 62,986 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 58,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,913 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Central Front Oil leak gearbox ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock cover deteriorated (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre excessively perished

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front tyre excessively perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 52,912 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Oil leak engine ()

Central Front Oil leak gearbox ()

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock cover deteriorated (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre excessively perished

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front tyre excessively perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/30/zr19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,144 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low over tread 265/30/19

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,146 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,877 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 43,078 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,225 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,501 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,640 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,148 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,592 miles

Nearside rear brake caliper retaining clip missing.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 39,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake caliper retaining clip missing.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,379 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,207 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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X401 OBP is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X401 OBP, 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 X401 OBP registered?

X401 OBP is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X401 OBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X401 OBP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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