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2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,511 mi
Last recorded196,511 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX744 BHK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2026 196,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 194,109 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 194,100 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2024 192,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears [marked yellow chalk] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan [marked with yellow chalk] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 190,553 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 190,545 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 187,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 187,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 183,110 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2021 183,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2020 180,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 175,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 170,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 164,100 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 158,542 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 150,860 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 144,574 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 138,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 130,954 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 124,497 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 118,368 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 111,844 miles

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

offside parking brake effort could be improved.

Pass 13 May 2008 103,828 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 95,740 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2006 84,264 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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X744 BHK is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X744 BHK, 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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X744 BHK is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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