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X46 DNP

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,659 mi
Last recorded176,659 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 DNP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 176,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Two fuel pipes corroded nearest to the fuel tank.

Fail 27 Jan 2017 176,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Exhaust down pipe nuts missing and slight exhaust blow from the joint.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Two fuel pipes corroded nearest to the fuel tank.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 163,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded and some covered with under seal

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

fuel pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 150,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 147,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 145,571 miles

Front brake discs are worn and scored.

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn.

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

number plates stuck on

Fail 21 Oct 2011 145,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake discs are worn and scored.

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 136,973 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 136,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 130,404 miles

advisory.rear heat shield insecure.advise attention.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 119,838 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 107,617 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 107,568 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 94,730 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 94,729 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 81,493 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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X46 DNP is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X46 DNP, 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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X46 DNP is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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