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OE02 YGM

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,936 mi
Last recorded149,936 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 YGM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 149,936 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 149,838 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 149,589 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 148,662 miles

ENG COVER FITTED

Fail 19 May 2017 148,662 miles

ENG COVER FITTED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 147,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 145,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 May 2015 145,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 May 2014 141,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 May 2014 141,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 May 2013 136,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Apr 2012 130,380 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 121,785 miles

n/s/r has incorect speed rated tyre fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2011 121,785 miles

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

n/s/r has incorect speed rated tyre fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 109,502 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 96,346 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 84,658 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 70,019 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 51,300 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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OE02 YGM is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OE02 YGM, 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 OE02 YGM registered?

OE02 YGM is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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The MOT history for OE02 YGM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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