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X609 BJH

2000 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

191,893 mi
Last recorded191,893 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX609 BJH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 May 2012 191,893 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 189,147 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake discs corroded slightly

rear heat shield loose

Pass 1 Dec 2009 178,542 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 164,440 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 143,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 131,374 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 117,304 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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X609 BJH is a 2000 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X609 BJH, 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 X609 BJH registered?

X609 BJH is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X609 BJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X609 BJH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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