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BU52 OFG

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OFG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 175,357 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 152,984 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 133,135 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 117,910 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 116,702 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,257 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 115,257 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 112,313 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 112,313 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 104,143 miles

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

n/s/r/ and o/s/r discs pitted on inside face

Pass 15 Oct 2009 99,531 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 93,735 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 86,899 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 79,539 miles

all four brake discs corroded

near side hand brake 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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BU52 OFG is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BU52 OFG, 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 BU52 OFG registered?

BU52 OFG is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is BU52 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 OFG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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