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X93 AUP

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,160 mi
Last recorded141,160 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX93 AUP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 141,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 141,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,508 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn low

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 21 Feb 2014 126,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

EML LIght illuminated

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn low

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 14 Feb 2013 115,211 miles

All brake pipes showing surface corrosion

Dampness around steering box area

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear door not opening from inside or outeside attention needed

Oil evident from around rear differential area

Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain brake and fuel lines restricted

Pass 23 Feb 2012 106,579 miles

Both Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusting

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusted

Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusted

Offside Rear Door Not Opening From Inside Or Out

Offside Rear Suspension Coil Spring Rusting

Rear Differential Oil Leak

Slight Movement In Offside Rear Suspension Anti Roll BAr Link Rod BAll Joint

Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,571 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 99,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusting

Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusting

Metal Fuel Pipes Rusting

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2010 93,497 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 62,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 55,425 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 54,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X93 AUP is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X93 AUP, 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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X93 AUP is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X93 AUP safe to buy?

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