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W339 MFG

2000 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

190,635 mi
Last recorded190,635 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW339 MFG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2024 190,635 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion hidden by plastic side skirts

underside corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2013 178,613 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 166,237 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 166,237 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 165,215 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 163,100 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded but still performing well

Fail 12 Jun 2010 163,045 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded but still performing well

Pass 27 Jun 2009 161,833 miles

all rear subframe mountings seperating but not creating excessive movement

engine management light on

rear brake discs excessively pitted but not affecting performance

Fail 26 Jun 2009 161,833 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear subframe mountings seperating but not creating excessive movement

engine management light on

rear brake discs excessively pitted but not affecting performance

Pass 30 Jun 2008 154,606 miles

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

rear subframe mountings weak and seperating

some play in both front a r b links

Fail 30 Jun 2008 154,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear subframe mountings weak and seperating

some play in both front a r b links

Pass 19 Jun 2007 147,242 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

child seat in n/s/f seat

front brake reaction bushes weak

n/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.n/s worse but not on sufficent tread to fail mot

both rear air springs perished o/s has deep splits

Pass 26 May 2006 139,267 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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W339 MFG is a 2000 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 W339 MFG, 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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W339 MFG is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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