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W291 EHR

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,249 mi
Last recorded110,249 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 EHR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 110,249 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 110,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 109,192 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 109,192 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 9 Oct 2008 106,000 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 105,999 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 102,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

border line pass to o/s/r indicator, needs to be replaced

dampness around steering box, no leaks found at time of test

temporary repair has been made to o/s headlamp using tape, presenter is going to replace headlamp

Pass 23 Aug 2007 102,044 miles

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

border line pass to o/s/r indicator, needs to be replaced

dampness around steering box, no leaks found at time of test

temporary repair has been made to o/s headlamp using tape, presenter is going to replace headlamp

Pass 7 Aug 2006 93,934 miles

both front tyres on limits on outer edges

both rear indicators starting to fade

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

front brake discs heavily worn

slight movement in both rear lower arm outer rear bushes

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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W291 EHR is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W291 EHR, 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 W291 EHR registered?

W291 EHR is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W291 EHR safe to buy?

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