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X46 FJB

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

199,080 mi
Last recorded199,080 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 FJB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 199,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 197,739 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 188,963 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/r outer sill damage

Pass 8 Jun 2013 180,039 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f steering arms has play

Pass 2 Jun 2012 172,052 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2012 172,050 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 161,069 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 147,439 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 123,624 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 101,016 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 88,235 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 79,970 miles

Offside 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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X46 FJB is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X46 FJB, 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 X46 FJB registered?

X46 FJB is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 4 December 2000.

Is X46 FJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X46 FJB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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