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Y167 BAW

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,758 mi
Last recorded75,758 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 BAW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,758 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 74,778 miles

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,100 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,932 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,108 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 73,082 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,963 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 70,145 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 70,136 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 67,778 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 66,180 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 64,596 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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Y167 BAW is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y167 BAW, 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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What year was Y167 BAW registered?

Y167 BAW is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y167 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y167 BAW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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