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BC02 YPR

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,782 mi
Last recorded137,782 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YPR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 137,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 132,150 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 132,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened rear ball joint arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened rear ball joint arm (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 124,838 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight cut

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 124,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F tyre has slight cut.

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 124,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 119,611 miles

nearside door mirrior glass delaminating reflective back ground coming off.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 119,611 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside door mirrior glass delaminating reflective back ground coming off.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 115,210 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 115,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 106,242 miles

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

Fail 17 Oct 2011 106,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

Pass 30 Sep 2010 101,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 93,374 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 88,151 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 84,857 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 67,810 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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BC02 YPR is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC02 YPR, 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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BC02 YPR is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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