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HX52 HUP

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,005 mi
Last recorded88,005 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 HUP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,005 miles

Engine cover and under guards fitted covering some components

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

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Gearbox slightly oily

N/S/F tyre has a cut in sidewall with no cords exposed

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge and slightly perished

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 86,847 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut , outer s/wall

all brake discs - pitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 86,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusters inop (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre cut , outer s/wall

all brake discs - pitted

h/light washers inop

Fail 7 Mar 2018 86,679 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Centre Dashboard (1.9.2c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both-HID's Fitted (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Split Pipe/Hose (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Barely Works (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Deep Sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Rough On Rotation

Non Obligatory Mirror Deteriorated

Oil Leaks

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Wipers Split/ Deteriorated/ Smear

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

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil Leak

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

Sidewall Damage Nearside Front Tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2017 86,681 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner Track Control Arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner Track Control Arm (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Wipers Split/ Deteriorated/ Smear

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

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil Leak

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

Sidewall Damage Nearside Front Tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,281 miles

Engine Covers & Front To Rear Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Wipers Split/Smearing

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil Leaks

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

Slight Sidewall Damage Nearside Front Tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2016 85,268 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wingmirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine Covers & Front To Rear Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Wipers Split/Smearing

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil Leaks

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

Slight Sidewall Damage Nearside Front Tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,265 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake , o/s lower

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; n/s/r & o/s/r upper arms outer ball joint seals deteriorated

Tyres ; n/s/r tread close to legal limit

Pass 4 Dec 2013 82,789 miles

Brakes ; imbalance rear brakes 16 %

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Tyres ; n/s/f wall damage

Tyres ; n/s/r tread low at centre

Fail 20 Nov 2013 82,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes ; imbalance rear brakes 16 %

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyres ; n/s/f wall damage

Tyres ; n/s/r tread low at centre

Pass 10 Nov 2012 79,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 75,710 miles

Some damage to sidewallof n/s/f tyre.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,421 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,988 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 59,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,882 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,273 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 37,841 miles

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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HX52 HUP is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HX52 HUP, 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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HX52 HUP is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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