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GY52 HDL

2002 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,143 mi
Last recorded98,143 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 HDL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 98,143 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,494 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,275 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 88,319 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 85,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres have cracks between the treads

Pass 9 Nov 2013 83,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2012 80,342 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 77,591 miles

fuel cap seal in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2010 74,816 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 71,177 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 67,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 63,857 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,997 miles

STRONG ADVISED : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A TEAR IN IT BUT NOT EXPOSING CORD OR PLY.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 59,189 miles

Cut in N/S/R tyre outer, wall not down to cords.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 59,189 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Cut in N/S/R tyre outer wall, not down to cords.

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

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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GY52 HDL is a 2002 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GY52 HDL, 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 GY52 HDL registered?

GY52 HDL is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is GY52 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 HDL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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