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RJ52 BWF

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,608 mi
Last recorded154,608 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 BWF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 154,608 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Minor surface corrosion ()

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2024 149,681 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 140,915 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 140,195 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases O/S downpipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 128,404 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 128,377 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S and O/S outer ball joints on front arms - Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing N/S and O/S upper, outer rear (curved) arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 118,979 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 111,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Level adjustment loose or broken. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 106,470 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,979 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,720 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 85,717 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine area ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust clamp nuts heavily corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre perished/cracked between tread

o/s/r wheel rubbing on inner arch liner when suspension hanging

Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,259 miles

Slight oil leak down engine

Slight oil weep from power steering reservoir.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 81,194 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 81,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,228 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,609 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,598 miles

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

NOTE: Nearside front road tyre wearing bald on inner edge of tyre

NOTE: Offside front brake starting to stick

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 63,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

NOTE: Nearside front road tyre wearing bald on inner edge of tyre

NOTE: Offside front brake starting to stick

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,888 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,277 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,576 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 55,182 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,386 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,445 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 49,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 43,359 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

nail in tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2005 36,638 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 36,638 miles

Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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RJ52 BWF is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RJ52 BWF, 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 RJ52 BWF registered?

RJ52 BWF is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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