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W361 AVV

2000 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,093 mi
Last recorded109,093 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 AVV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 109,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 108,584 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber getting soft

Offside Front shock absorber gietting soft

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

Offside Rear shock absorber getting soft

Pass 19 Jul 2016 106,620 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 105,790 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 104,796 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 102,673 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 102,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,878 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 97,878 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 94,163 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 90,571 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 90,571 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 84,685 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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W361 AVV is a 2000 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W361 AVV, 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 W361 AVV registered?

W361 AVV is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W361 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W361 AVV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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