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A10 RBM

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,245 mi
Last recorded177,245 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 RBM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2024 177,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 172,131 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 167,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 162,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front *2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 157,060 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 152,059 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 147,195 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 142,238 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 137,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 132,510 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 128,266 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2013 122,405 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 116,892 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 109,139 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 102,389 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,940 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 87,714 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 78,685 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 68,632 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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A10 RBM is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A10 RBM, 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 A10 RBM registered?

A10 RBM is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is A10 RBM safe to buy?

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