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RA02 OCS

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,653 mi
Last recorded154,653 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 OCS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 154,653 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 154,576 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 149,926 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 144,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 139,493 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 135,645 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 130,900 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 124,020 miles

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

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

both rear discs slighty corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 124,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear discs slighty corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 119,079 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 6 Jul 2010 110,144 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 108,372 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 105,699 miles

one rubber mount of oil filter housing broken

Pass 27 Jun 2007 101,538 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 95,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 72,119 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RA02 OCS is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RA02 OCS, 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 RA02 OCS registered?

RA02 OCS is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is RA02 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA02 OCS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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