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W605 RGC

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,366 mi
Last recorded92,366 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW605 RGC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 92,366 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 89,596 miles

Front Both lower ball joint dust covers split

Pass 27 Oct 2023 86,880 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,214 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp in spoiler (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 83,214 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp in spoiler (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 81,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes close to fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Slight corrosion o/s/r inner sill around jacking point area

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,787 miles

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition but not seriously reducing output.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 81,692 miles

front brake discs corroded & wearing thin on inner surface

Pass 8 Nov 2018 80,776 miles

both exhaust downpipe to centre joins fixing nuts corroding away advise repair

oil leak

slight movement in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 77,729 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,019 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to side of fuel tank area.... (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2mm aprox' (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 75,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to side of fuel tank area.... (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2mm aprox' (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,030 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,716 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2012 71,549 miles

note; 2 x front tyres slightly worn shoulders....

Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,941 miles

front tyres wearing low

power steering pipes damp

rear floor pan damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2011 68,939 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing low

power steering pipes damp

rear floor pan damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,348 miles

unable to make centre rear seat belt lock by pulling but belt came out and buckle worked correctly

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,319 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,317 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 58,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,755 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,318 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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W605 RGC is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W605 RGC, 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 W605 RGC registered?

W605 RGC is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W605 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W605 RGC shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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