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W307 TKM

2000 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,394 mi
Last recorded107,394 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW307 TKM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 107,394 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 2 May 2012 107,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 100,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,861 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 92,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 1 May 2009 85,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 85,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2007 80,185 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 72,472 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,489 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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W307 TKM is a 2000 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W307 TKM, 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 W307 TKM registered?

W307 TKM is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W307 TKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W307 TKM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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