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PE02 TZW

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

143,609 mi
Last recorded143,609 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 TZW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 143,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 142,612 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 142,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front arm joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 141,369 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 139,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 138,484 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 135,637 miles

handbrake efficiency om minimum limit 16%

Pass 15 Dec 2015 135,086 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 132,455 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 126,930 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 119,697 miles

both front tyres scrub on inner edge

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 20 Dec 2011 111,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 109,153 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 5 Dec 2009 91,127 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 64,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s wash jet blocked

rear number plate seperating

Pass 7 Dec 2007 61,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust pipe found to be covered in plastic & melting

Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,007 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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PE02 TZW is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PE02 TZW, 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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PE02 TZW is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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