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W518 RBP

2000 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

72,814 mi
Last recorded72,814 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 RBP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 72,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 70,729 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 67,590 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear alloy arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 67,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear alloy arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 63,884 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 63,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 54,569 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 54,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 52,698 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,654 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,527 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall and is wearing on the inner tread

Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres have cuts in the sidewalls

Fail 23 Oct 2017 49,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres have cuts in the sidewalls

Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,529 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres have cuts in the sidewalls

wiper blades

Pass 26 Oct 2015 47,260 miles

oil leaking

Fail 19 Oct 2015 47,260 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2014 45,645 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 45,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,800 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 43,800 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,722 miles

air bag light is on

o/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge and has slight outer sidewall damage

o/s head lamp has water condension

wiper blads

Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,324 miles

advise engine light is on

n/s front tyre is wearing on the outside egde

o/s head lamp has water condensiton

Fail 27 Oct 2011 41,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise engine light is on

n/s front tyre is wearing on the outside egde

o/s head lamp has water condensiton

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,661 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,561 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 38,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,848 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewall

offside front tyre has chips in sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,227 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,937 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 33,936 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 31,724 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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W518 RBP is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 W518 RBP, 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 W518 RBP registered?

W518 RBP is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W518 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 RBP shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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