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LY52 BYG

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,251 mi
Last recorded206,251 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 BYG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 206,251 miles

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Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 194,616 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front wheel rim has been welded

slight play in offside rear lower suspension arm rose bush

Pass 20 Nov 2014 178,194 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 165,029 miles

EML on

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 165,029 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 146,899 miles

n/s/f tyre just legal & small flat spot

rear tyres just legal

screen chipped

Fail 16 Nov 2012 146,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre just legal & small flat spot

rear tyres just legal

screen chipped

Pass 11 Nov 2011 125,014 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs worn

front side windows tinted

nail in inner edge of n/s/r tyre

rear discs worn and corroded on outer edges

slight engine oil leaks

undertrays and trims fitted

v.slight diff oil leak

v.slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 108,631 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S steering rack

Slight play O/S front brake

Pass 16 Nov 2009 85,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 74,430 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in off side front wheel

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2007 64,612 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 64,612 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front conrol arm bushes badly split

nearside front wheel dented badly (inner)

play in offside front lower arm

play in offside front steering linkage

rear discs ridged and worn

Pass 30 Dec 2006 52,809 miles

play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 16 Dec 2005 37,731 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LY52 BYG is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY52 BYG, 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 LY52 BYG registered?

LY52 BYG is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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