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X626 OEC

2000 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,016 mi
Last recorded110,016 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX626 OEC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 110,016 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 110,016 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012

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 11 Oct 2011 96,636 miles

front brake discs worn

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 89,672 miles

both rear anti roll bar link pin balljoint gaiters perishing

centre rear seat belt buckle worn

rear handbrake imbalance, offside lower effort.

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link pin balljoint.

strong advise! play in offside front anti roll bar link pin balljoint.

Pass 20 Oct 2009

Offside and nearside lower suspension arms bushes split as marked .

Rear brake pads worn low .

Windscreen "A" zone damaged to just under 10mm.

Fail 13 Oct 2009

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside and nearside lower suspension arms bushes split as marked .

Rear brake pads worn low .

Windscreen "A" zone damaged to just under 10mm.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 71,709 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 71,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,613 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 58,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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X626 OEC is a 2000 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X626 OEC, 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 X626 OEC registered?

X626 OEC is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X626 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X626 OEC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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