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W2 PDC

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

53,941 mi
Last recorded53,941 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 PDC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 53,941 miles

front and resr brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Mar 2025 53,612 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 52,886 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,191 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,625 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 50,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 50,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 50,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,402 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,724 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,881 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 3 Mar 2015 46,925 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 19 Mar 2014 46,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 44,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,809 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2011 41,956 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2010 39,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,274 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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W2 PDC is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W2 PDC, 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 W2 PDC?

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What year was W2 PDC registered?

W2 PDC is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W2 PDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 PDC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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