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X609 PLD

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,023 mi
Last recorded109,023 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX609 PLD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 109,023 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 109,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 106,161 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 106,161 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 98,329 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar outer link arm upper rubber dust cover split but no play in balljoint.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 90,372 miles

EML light on

Your vehicle has just met the required park brake efficiency.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

offside front anti-roll bar outer link arm upper rubber dust cover split

Fail 4 Nov 2008 90,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML light on

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

offside front anti-roll bar outer link arm upper rubber dust cover split

Pass 26 Oct 2007 83,815 miles

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

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 76,380 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 PLD is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PLD, 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

How do I check the history of X609 PLD?

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What year was X609 PLD registered?

X609 PLD is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X609 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X609 PLD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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