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M22 RYT

2002 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,794 mi
Last recorded153,794 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 RYT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 153,794 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 152,823 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 149,219 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 148,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 144,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 140,347 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 138,653 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 135,366 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 132,924 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 126,428 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,306 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 114,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 108,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 104,026 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Brake reaction bushes weak.

Cam cover seal O/S leaking onto exhaust.

nail in N/S/R tyre.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 98,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,766 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 92,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 87,963 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 87,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 80,677 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)

nail in nearside rear tread

Pass 29 Nov 2005 59,931 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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M22 RYT is a 2002 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M22 RYT, 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 M22 RYT registered?

M22 RYT is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is M22 RYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 RYT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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