2000 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · X984 BAM
2000 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 172,455 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X984 BAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 172,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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X984 BAM Mileage History
- 10/11/2022163,874 mi
- 06/11/2023166,011 mi+2,137 mi
- 07/11/2024167,055 mi+1,044 mi
- 13/10/2025172,453 mi+5,398 mi
- 14/10/2025172,455 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X984 BAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 BMW 540 (X984 BAM) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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