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BU52 OGH

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,562 mi
Last recorded66,562 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 66,562 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Propshaft CV joint evidence of leaking of grease

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal cracking.

Pass 28 Mar 2025 66,349 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 66,050 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 65,703 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 65,174 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 63,828 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017
Fail 11 Dec 2017

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 56,957 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 56,957 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 53,267 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,739 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 45,137 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 41,111 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 34,377 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,409 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

adv-front discs has corosion.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 30,409 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

adv-front discs has corosion.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,009 miles

front tyres starting to crack between treads.

Fail 11 Dec 2009 27,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres starting to crack between treads.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,203 miles

both front tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,569 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 16,482 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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BU52 OGH is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OGH, 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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BU52 OGH is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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