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W193 MJB

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,164 mi
Last recorded178,164 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW193 MJB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 178,164 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 178,164 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 174,276 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower sill rusty

Offside Rear Lower sill rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2020 174,276 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower sill rusty

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower sill rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2019 169,647 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 165,120 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and Sill covers fitted.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing smooth on inner treads.

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 160,912 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 160,911 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 157,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in both rear suspension arms

Fail 29 Jun 2015 157,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

slight play in both rear suspension arms

Pass 6 May 2014 150,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 150,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 136,569 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 119,292 miles

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

centre rear brake light not connected

Fail 21 May 2012 119,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre rear brake light not connected

Fail 26 Apr 2011 105,486 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 105,486 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 96,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 May 2010 96,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 90,065 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 83,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 83,126 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 76,054 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 76,054 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 71,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W193 MJB is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W193 MJB, 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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W193 MJB is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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