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AVI 5401

2002 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,793 mi
Last recorded156,793 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVI 5401
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 156,793 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022
Pass 9 Apr 2021
Fail 18 Nov 2020 149,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 147,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 147,073 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 143,665 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Underbody showing slight surface corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2015 133,162 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 126,591 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 120,067 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 114,637 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 104,971 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 97,677 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 91,017 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 84,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

neartside front tyre has a chunk of rubber missing of side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2007 75,671 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 62,908 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 62,908 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edges.

rear handbrake effort low.

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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AVI 5401 is a 2002 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AVI 5401, 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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AVI 5401 is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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