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X474 UYX

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,472 mi
Last recorded111,472 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX474 UYX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 111,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill has a small hole caused by corrosion but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak on engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 111,461 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside rear outer sill has a small hole but is not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 10,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,680 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,744 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 90,446 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 83,093 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 26 Nov 2009 69,052 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 69,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,329 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,362 miles

front and rear brake discs are in poor condition

o/s/r tyre appears to be low on presure and is nearing minimum tread depth

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,845 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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X474 UYX 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 83.3%.

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 X474 UYX, 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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What year was X474 UYX registered?

X474 UYX is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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