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X89 LNP

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,510 mi
Last recorded141,510 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX89 LNP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 141,510 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 141,221 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 141,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 140,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 7 Dec 2017 138,061 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 136,349 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 135,166 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 132,042 miles

High level brake light inop

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

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

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

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

Personal number plates in car.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 130,220 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 128,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 128,257 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 126,370 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 124,124 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 121,730 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 120,154 miles

o/s/front electronic valve levelling arm broken

Pass 4 Dec 2007 118,948 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 117,734 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2006 87,884 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 87,205 miles

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

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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X89 LNP is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X89 LNP, 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 X89 LNP registered?

X89 LNP is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X89 LNP safe to buy?

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