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X838 CMR

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,628 mi
Last recorded120,628 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 CMR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2007 120,628 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 107,410 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 95,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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X838 CMR is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 X838 CMR, 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 X838 CMR registered?

X838 CMR is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is X838 CMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X838 CMR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X838 CMR have outstanding finance?

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