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W54 BBA

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,223 mi
Last recorded100,223 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 BBA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 100,223 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 100,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,757 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 99,757 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 99,134 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 98,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,666 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 82,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 78,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

offside front tyre has cuts on inner wall

Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,691 miles

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

offside front tyre has cuts on inner wall

Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,192 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are cut

Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,074 miles

Both front tyres are in poor condition

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,952 miles

Both front tyres are cut on outer wall

Fail 13 Mar 2009 60,952 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres are cut on outer wall

Pass 19 Feb 2008 54,155 miles

Fuel pipes are damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

N/S/F tyre is cut on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,859 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 37,990 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 37,990 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W54 BBA is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W54 BBA, 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 W54 BBA registered?

W54 BBA is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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