MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel line corroded at rear ?
o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded?
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel line corroded at rear ?
o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded?
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn badly to outer edges 2MM
offside rear door will not open fron outside
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn badly to outer edges 2MM
offside rear door will not open fron outside
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated.
Front brake pads are getting low,approx.3mm.
N/S inner track rod joint has slight play.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F brake disc slightly warped.
Rear brake discs are slightly corroded.
Rear brake pads are getting low,approx.3mm.
Slight free play in N/S/F anti roll bar link.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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HUI 540 is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 HUI 540, 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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HUI 540 is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 3 January 2002.
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