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GR52 AWC

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,851 mi
Last recorded147,851 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR52 AWC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 147,851 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 145,297 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 145,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 139,792 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 133,104 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 127,208 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 118,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 118,868 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 109,682 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 109,680 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 102,689 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 92,686 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 83,534 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 4 Nov 2008 83,534 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 74,048 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 74,048 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 61,093 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 46,609 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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GR52 AWC is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GR52 AWC, 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 GR52 AWC registered?

GR52 AWC is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is GR52 AWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR52 AWC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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