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W171 WKK

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,688 mi
Last recorded156,688 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 WKK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 156,688 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 150,168 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust noisy complete system (7.1.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 150,168 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust noisy complete system (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 135,000 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 131,445 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 120,230 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 126,506 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 123,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 117,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 110,760 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 101,705 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 94,067 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 94,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W171 WKK is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W171 WKK, 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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W171 WKK is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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