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W507 JOW

2000 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

129,736 mi
Last recorded129,736 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW507 JOW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 129,736 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 125,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 120,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 119,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 116,023 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 107,821 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 107,780 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 107,639 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 107,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 107,506 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damping effect is poor/reduced

Nearside Front sill slightly rusty

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

Nearside headlight has water ingress which is slightly affecting the beam image but not adversely at present

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

front brake discs are rusty on the inner faces

near side rear and off side rear sill panels showing slight signs of rust beginning

Fail 9 Apr 2016 107,506 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damping effect is poor/reduced

Nearside Front sill slightly rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside headlight has water ingress which is slightly affecting the beam image but not adversely at present

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

front brake discs are rusty on the inner faces

near side rear and off side rear sill panels showing slight signs of rust beginning

Pass 31 Mar 2015 106,616 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has various cuts but unable to see the ply or cords

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 106,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has various cuts but unable to see the ply or cords

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 104,045 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 103,330 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 100,384 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 97,388 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,733 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,077 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,630 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 68,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,804 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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W507 JOW is a 2000 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W507 JOW, 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 W507 JOW registered?

W507 JOW is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W507 JOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W507 JOW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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