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X622 DLD

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

220,244 mi
Last recorded220,244 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX622 DLD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 220,244 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 220,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 200,435 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 200,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 167,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 139,241 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 139,241 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 115,694 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

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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X622 DLD is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X622 DLD, 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 X622 DLD registered?

X622 DLD is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X622 DLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X622 DLD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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