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W226 UNM

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,604 mi
Last recorded124,604 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 UNM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 124,604 miles

o/s/f wheel buckled

rear brake pipes to flexis slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 124,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel buckled

rear brake pipes to flexis slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009

airbag warning light on

front brake discs deteriorated around inner faces

nearside rear tyre wearing around inside edge

unable to read vehicle mileage

Pass 19 Dec 2008
Pass 4 Jan 2008 103,579 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 93,121 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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W226 UNM is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W226 UNM, 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 W226 UNM?

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What year was W226 UNM registered?

W226 UNM is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W226 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W226 UNM shows 6 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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