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W591 OUF

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,605 mi
Last recorded98,605 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW591 OUF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 98,605 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,294 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 85,981 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

near side rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2009 77,959 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 77,959 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 73,126 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 62,658 miles

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

Offside 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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W591 OUF is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W591 OUF, 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 W591 OUF registered?

W591 OUF is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W591 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W591 OUF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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