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DE51 XSP

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

169,786 mi
Last recorded169,786 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XSP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 169,786 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both sills corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 169,045 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 165,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 162,381 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 159,329 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 156,528 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 146,355 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 145,506 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 141,552 miles

n/s rear main brake pipe from flexi has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2016 137,862 miles

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

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

speedometer replaced

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 136,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 119,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 115,065 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 111,989 miles

front bumper near side cracked and broken and near side fog light broken

Pass 15 Jun 2011 105,946 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight engine and gearbox leak

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,656 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs inner surfaces badly corroded/worn. (Both)

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 97,653 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs inner surfaces badly corroded/worn. (Both)

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 92,387 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 92,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 81,286 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,932 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 71,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 53,908 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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DE51 XSP is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DE51 XSP, 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 DE51 XSP registered?

DE51 XSP is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is DE51 XSP safe to buy?

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