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X61 EBL

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,691 mi
Last recorded142,691 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX61 EBL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2012 142,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 126,615 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 115,916 miles

Advise slight movement found in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 2 May 2007 106,960 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)

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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X61 EBL is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 X61 EBL, 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 X61 EBL?

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What year was X61 EBL registered?

X61 EBL is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 2 November 2000.

Is X61 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X61 EBL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X61 EBL have outstanding finance?

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