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MD51 MXO

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,195 mi
Last recorded121,195 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 MXO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2011 121,195 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 117,503 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge & cracking

n/s/r tyre has side wall damage

Pass 24 Apr 2009 113,839 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 109,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 May 2007 87,238 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 74,339 miles

Advise o/s front fog lamp damaged.

Advise slight play in o/s & n/s front suspension.

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

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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MD51 MXO is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MD51 MXO, 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 MD51 MXO registered?

MD51 MXO is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is MD51 MXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD51 MXO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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