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X517 UYX

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,233 mi
Last recorded211,233 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX517 UYX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2016 211,233 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s+o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low n/s+o/s (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 208,655 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 201,209 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 190,761 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 182,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 175,955 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 168,384 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 158,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 141,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 128,731 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 117,424 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 114,369 miles

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

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

advise rear pads getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2005 91,451 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 91,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on (on dash)

n/s/f tyre inner edge low

o/s/f/tyre outer edge low

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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X517 UYX is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X517 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 X517 UYX registered?

X517 UYX is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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