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X649 FEV

2000 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,667 mi
Last recorded92,667 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX649 FEV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 92,667 miles

front and rear discs are pitted not weakened

Fail 25 Jun 2026 92,146 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 87,616 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 87,449 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,967 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,200 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,787 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 79,755 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,210 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,204 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,032 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 66,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,174 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 64,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2010 61,141 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 59,277 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,048 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,865 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,418 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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X649 FEV is a 2000 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X649 FEV, 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.

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What year was X649 FEV registered?

X649 FEV is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 25 October 2000.

Is X649 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X649 FEV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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