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W385 EEB

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,927 mi
Last recorded103,927 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 EEB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 103,927 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 103,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 101,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing very heavy on inner edges [no tread left]

Pass 31 Dec 2008 94,915 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 94,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 133,847 miles

both front tyres worn on inner/outer edges

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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W385 EEB is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W385 EEB, 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 W385 EEB?

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What year was W385 EEB registered?

W385 EEB is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W385 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W385 EEB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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