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GN52 HSO

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,735 mi
Last recorded99,735 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 HSO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 99,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,691 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,407 miles

Both front wipers are showing signs of wear.

Fuel cap seal is deteriorating.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear T.C.A. Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 94,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front wipers are showing signs of wear.

Fuel cap seal is deteriorating.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear T.C.A. Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 91,227 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,473 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,719 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,413 miles

signs of perishing on the offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2013 77,399 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

signs of perishing on the offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,685 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gearbox damp

slight play in the offside front wheel

small cut to the nearside front tyre wall

Fail 26 Jul 2012 72,685 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gearbox damp

slight play in the offside front wheel

small cut to the nearside front tyre wall

Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,182 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on both the edges

slight damage to the nearside front inner wheel rim

slight play in both the front wheels and steering arms

steering damp

Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,006 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,971 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,035 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,911 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,305 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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GN52 HSO is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GN52 HSO, 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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What year was GN52 HSO registered?

GN52 HSO is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is GN52 HSO safe to buy?

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