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FE52 GMZ

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,208 mi
Last recorded90,208 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 GMZ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 90,208 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,060 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,744 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 87,455 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 86,974 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,154 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,090 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 85,361 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 84,912 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 83,556 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 83,556 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 79,774 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 74,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

Pass 12 May 2012 70,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 64,913 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 60,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 54,164 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 54,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

TWO VIN numbers on vehicle.

slight dampness from offside rear axle.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,483 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 41,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,082 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 30,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 30,860 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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FE52 GMZ is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FE52 GMZ, 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

How do I check the history of FE52 GMZ?

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What year was FE52 GMZ registered?

FE52 GMZ is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is FE52 GMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 GMZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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