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1256 SC

2002 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

103,820 mi
Last recorded103,820 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1256 SC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 103,820 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 100,185 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 89,302 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,894 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,007 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 79,171 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,726 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,025 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,388 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 56,953 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 50,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,734 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 46,856 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 May 2010 43,799 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 42,069 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 42,068 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,992 miles

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

advise handbrake travel slightly high

advise n/s/f and n/s/r tyres kerbed

advise slight play at both rear anti roll barr droplinks

Pass 27 Dec 2006 33,957 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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1256 SC is a 2002 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2002 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 99,152 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 1256 SC, 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 24 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 1256 SC registered?

1256 SC is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is 1256 SC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1256 SC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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