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X97 HKY

2000 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,759 mi
Last recorded89,759 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 HKY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 89,759 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,345 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 80,683 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 76,244 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 68,397 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,698 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,691 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,304 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 37,833 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 28,299 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 19,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 2,669 miles

Traction Control light stays on

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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X97 HKY is a 2000 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 X97 HKY, 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

How do I check the history of X97 HKY?

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What year was X97 HKY registered?

X97 HKY is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X97 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X97 HKY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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