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W485 RBK

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,661 mi
Last recorded185,661 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 RBK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 185,661 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 185,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 179,940 miles

Offside Rear sill is corroded near the jacking point

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 179,933 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R sill has corrosion near jacking point

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 173,649 miles

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

Pad wear sensor on rear not located in pad

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

main beams have random aim

Pass 12 Oct 2012 168,350 miles

Oil leak

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2011 159,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 159,100 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 144,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 144,172 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 131,018 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 115,568 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 104,073 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,321 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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W485 RBK is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W485 RBK, 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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W485 RBK is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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