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X752 EDV

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,055 mi
Last recorded129,055 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX752 EDV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 129,055 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tyre size 265/35/18 ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 124,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 123,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,709 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 118,731 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,064 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 116,106 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 116,106 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 111,274 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 May 2013 105,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,328 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside door mirror glasss starting to detereorate

Fail 9 Apr 2013 105,328 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside door mirror glasss starting to detereorate

Pass 18 Apr 2012 98,742 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,955 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

parking sticker

Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,891 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 85,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,265 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,169 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 58,169 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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X752 EDV is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X752 EDV, 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 X752 EDV registered?

X752 EDV is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X752 EDV safe to buy?

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