MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall but not showing cords
n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall but not showing cords
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight damage to o/s rear wheel rim
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.
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W663 PBY is a 2000 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 W663 PBY, 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 W663 PBY registered?
W663 PBY is a 2000 BMW 540, first registered on 7 March 2000.
Is W663 PBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for W663 PBY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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