MOT Status
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189,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Emissions not tested due to engine overheating (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak gearbox ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
front brake reaction bushes worn
front metal brake pipes corroded
rear number plate faded
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint hoses (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure bracket broken (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake reaction bushes worn
front metal brake pipes corroded
rear number plate faded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
diff oil leak
front brake reaction bushes weak
front metal brake pipes corroded
front rims
rear number plate damaged
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
diff oil leak
front brake reaction bushes weak
front metal brake pipes corroded
front rims
offside front shock absorber weak
rear number plate damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
diff oil leak
engine area oil leak
front metal brake pipes corroded
front tyres very badly worn on edges
front wheel rims dented
offside rear inner sill corroded
rear number plate faded
water in headlights
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
diff oil leak
engine area oil leak
front metal brake pipes corroded
front tyres very badly worn on edges
front wheel rims dented
offside rear inner sill corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear number plate faded
water in headlights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear brake discs corroded on braking surface
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Slight differential leak
nearside front road wheel inside edge dented
nearside rear tyre close to wear bars
offside front road wheel inside edge dented
offside rear tyre close to wear bars
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front wheel rim dented
rear flexi brake pipes perished
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front wheel rim dented
rear flexi brake pipes perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine light on
offside front tyre worn outer edge
rear discs scord
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear window stop light inop
high level stop light inop †all four tyres just legal
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
high level stop light inop †all four tyres just legal
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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X794 WAB is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 X794 WAB, 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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X794 WAB is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 28 September 2000.
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