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X989 ELE

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,877 mi
Last recorded138,877 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 ELE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 138,877 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 130,136 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008
Pass 9 Nov 2007 114,938 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 114,860 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 114,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 89,587 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 61,662 miles

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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X989 ELE is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X989 ELE, 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 X989 ELE?

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What year was X989 ELE registered?

X989 ELE is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X989 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X989 ELE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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