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HS51 XOR

2002 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,200 mi
Last recorded124,200 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XOR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 124,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2024 124,018 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 115,100 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,962 miles

Drivers seat adjustment button damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2017 111,959 miles

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

Drivers seat adjustment button damaged

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2016 109,985 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 106,937 miles

hooter emists a squal type noise

w/washers pooor

Pass 24 Dec 2014 102,627 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear brake pads about 60% worn

Fail 23 Dec 2014 102,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery went flat during test

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear brake pads about 60% worn

Pass 30 Dec 2013 97,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 90,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 80,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Piece of the outer side wall missing on the o/s/r tyre due to dammage

Slight weep from the steering box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 80,628 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Piece of the outer side wall missing on the o/s/r tyre due to dammage

Slight weep from the steering box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 71,101 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,993 miles

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

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

could not fully inspect n/s/f seatbelt and seat due to child seat fitted.

could not fully inspect o/s/r seat and seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 54,098 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 49,130 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,429 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,557 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HS51 XOR is a 2002 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HS51 XOR, 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 HS51 XOR registered?

HS51 XOR is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 26 February 2002.

Is HS51 XOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 XOR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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