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M80 PSY

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,706 mi
Last recorded107,706 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 PSY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,706 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 107,223 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 106,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,678 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn

oil leaks

Fail 5 Sep 2014 106,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leaks

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,212 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front and rear brake pads worn

Metal brake pipes rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear o/s suspension link dust cover damp?

Slight movement side to side n/s/f wheel

o/s/f antiroll bar link dust cover ageing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,606 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2012 95,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,577 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,431 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,069 miles

sill cover fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,745 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 67,682 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,752 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 60,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,016 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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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M80 PSY is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M80 PSY, 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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M80 PSY is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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