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X498 GKK

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,930 mi
Last recorded97,930 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 GKK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 97,930 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 97,630 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 96,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 96,050 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 96,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,024 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,119 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 92,119 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,207 miles

PARKING BRAKE 18% MIN = 16%

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHILD LOOSE

Fail 10 Nov 2015 89,205 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHILD LOOSE

PARKING BRAKE 18% MIN = 16%

Pass 13 Nov 2014 87,118 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp adjuster not working correctly

rear tyres worn to 3 mm

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp beam images slightly hazy

offside handbrake weaker

Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside handbrake weaker

Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,881 miles

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

front inner brake pads wearing thin

offside parking brake weaker than nearside (310/170kg)

water leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,691 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 70,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake pulling up more

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,708 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 66,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,512 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 58,465 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 53,739 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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X498 GKK is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X498 GKK, 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 X498 GKK registered?

X498 GKK is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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