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AIG 1277

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,959 mi
Last recorded57,959 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 1277
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 57,959 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 57,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,910 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 55,075 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 55,073 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 54,675 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 54,105 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 54,099 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad material detached from its backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 52,058 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Feb 2017 50,639 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cant see full extent of corrosion as pipe has been greased (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,605 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,597 miles

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

nearside front wheel tight to turn by hand

offside front tyre worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 47,247 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,426 miles

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

adjust link for headlights on front offside suspension arm bracket starting to break but secure at time of test

tyres rubber starting to crack / perish

Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,850 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,621 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,169 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,847 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

n/s/r parking brake low

Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,167 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 36,167 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AIG 1277 is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AIG 1277, 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.

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AIG 1277 is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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