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W609 WUB

2000 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,454 mi
Last recorded127,454 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 540104,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 WUB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 127,454 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 126,355 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

plastic under trays fitted covering components

Pass 19 Oct 2015 124,751 miles

Both Sills Corroded

Oil Leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 124,745 miles

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

Both Sills Corroded

Oil Leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 122,512 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 122,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 120,018 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 120,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 117,791 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 114,652 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 109,763 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 107,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight cut in sidewall offside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 104,388 miles

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

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

engine management lamp staying on

slight cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2007 97,651 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 97,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2006 87,881 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 87,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 77,407 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 77,407 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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W609 WUB is a 2000 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W609 WUB, 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 W609 WUB registered?

W609 WUB is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W609 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W609 WUB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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