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W363 YPU

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,395 mi
Last recorded98,395 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW363 YPU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 98,395 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 97,125 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,874 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 95,640 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 95,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,545 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 90,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 90,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,157 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak differential oil seal ()

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,628 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner and outer shoulder wearing smooth and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner and outer shoulder wearing smooth and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 79,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn and inner sidewall has bulged. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner and outer shoulder wearing smooth and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner and outer shoulder wearing smooth and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 74,406 miles

Front tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,100 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear differential oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 69,094 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,433 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,176 miles

Oil leak

o\s\r hub bearing slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,985 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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W363 YPU is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W363 YPU, 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

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What year was W363 YPU registered?

W363 YPU is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W363 YPU safe to buy?

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