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W399 TNP

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,499 mi
Last recorded189,499 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 TNP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 189,499 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 188,931 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 185,847 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 185,603 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 175,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 159,788 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 139,318 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 120,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 111,300 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 111,252 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 111,248 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2008
Fail 11 Jun 2008

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 85,400 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 85,001 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W399 TNP is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W399 TNP, 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 W399 TNP registered?

W399 TNP is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W399 TNP safe to buy?

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