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GN52 UYA

2002 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,536 mi
Last recorded100,536 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 UYA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 100,536 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 100,536 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 92,163 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,684 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator rubbing disc

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 2 Dec 2014 83,559 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator rubbing disc

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Dec 2013 75,227 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 75,173 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

o/s/r tyre to 2mm & devoid of tread & punctured

Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,682 miles

brake noise from n/s/f

Pass 12 Nov 2011 61,071 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,406 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,207 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 43,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,362 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,579 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 UYA is a 2002 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GN52 UYA, 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 GN52 UYA?

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What year was GN52 UYA registered?

GN52 UYA is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is GN52 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 UYA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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