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X825 UBW

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,987 mi
Last recorded111,987 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX825 UBW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 111,987 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre very low on edges and close to limit

offside handbrake not as go as nearside

traction control light on

Fail 13 Jan 2012 111,987 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre very low on edges and close to limit

offside handbrake not as go as nearside

traction control light on

Pass 1 Dec 2010 102,433 miles

offside rear anti-roll bar link arm bush has slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2009 91,139 miles

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link arms

Fail 3 Sep 2009 91,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link arms

Pass 7 Mar 2008 77,365 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 77,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on outside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,479 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,247 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 57,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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X825 UBW is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X825 UBW, 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 X825 UBW registered?

X825 UBW is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X825 UBW safe to buy?

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