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X771 UYX

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,507 mi
Last recorded136,507 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX771 UYX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2016 136,507 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 129,290 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 5 Jul 2014 123,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 112,691 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 7 Jul 2012 100,756 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)

both front brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,545 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,788 miles

both sides rear brake discs scored

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,329 miles

movement in suspension arm bushes

parking brake efforts could be better

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,672 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 68,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X771 UYX is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X771 UYX, 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 X771 UYX registered?

X771 UYX is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 27 December 2000.

Is X771 UYX safe to buy?

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