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MH02 FCE

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,285 mi
Last recorded140,285 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 FCE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 140,285 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 142,045 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 132,138 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 121,482 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front brake disc warped slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2009 121,482 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake disc warped slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2008 112,606 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2007 101,520 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 82,998 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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MH02 FCE is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MH02 FCE, 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 MH02 FCE registered?

MH02 FCE is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 30 June 2002.

Is MH02 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH02 FCE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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