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X794 WAB

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

189,157 mi
Last recorded189,157 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX794 WAB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 189,157 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 183,340 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 176,135 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 171,279 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 171,267 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 166,119 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 166,113 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 166,103 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 164,036 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 160,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 157,999 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 157,720 miles

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 ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 152,946 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 146,020 miles

front brake reaction bushes worn

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate faded

Fail 9 Feb 2016

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 142,452 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

diff oil leak

front brake reaction bushes weak

front metal brake pipes corroded

front rims

rear number plate damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2015 142,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 138,828 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 132,554 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 128,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 123,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wheel rim dented

rear flexi brake pipes perished

Fail 30 Nov 2010 123,495 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 118,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

offside front tyre worn outer edge

rear discs scord

Pass 24 Nov 2008 107,726 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 99,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear window stop light inop

Pass 28 Nov 2006 93,410 miles

high level stop light inop †all four tyres just legal

Fail 28 Nov 2006 93,410 miles

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?

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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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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