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HUI 540

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

222,297 mi
Last recorded222,297 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 540
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 222,297 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 222,297 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 213,032 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 210,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 206,243 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 206,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 204,841 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 202,095 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 198,522 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 195,130 miles

fuel line corroded at rear ?

o/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded?

Fail 4 Feb 2015 195,730 miles

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?

Pass 15 Feb 2014 189,656 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 189,575 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 182,786 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 182,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 177,209 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 177,196 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 171,886 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 171,886 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 163,348 miles

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.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 141,649 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 136,797 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 136,763 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 122,680 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 107,424 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 107,012 miles

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?

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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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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What year was HUI 540 registered?

HUI 540 is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is HUI 540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 540 shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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