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GY02 XPG

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,858 mi
Last recorded78,858 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 XPG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,858 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 78,857 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,915 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 73,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,739 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,600 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 66,070 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 62,608 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 62,139 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 61,784 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 61,765 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,298 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 61,298 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,134 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,651 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,225 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,926 miles

off side front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,729 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,926 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,523 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,322 miles

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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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GY02 XPG is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY02 XPG, 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 GY02 XPG registered?

GY02 XPG is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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The MOT history for GY02 XPG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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