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X774 YBV

2000 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,245 mi
Last recorded124,245 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX774 YBV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 124,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 121,917 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,121 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 110,676 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 104,877 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 97,210 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 88,771 miles

exhaust front pipe nuts corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 81,266 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 81,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,715 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,170 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 51,457 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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X774 YBV is a 2000 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 X774 YBV, 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 X774 YBV registered?

X774 YBV is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X774 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X774 YBV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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