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RJ52 DHK

2002 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,425 mi
Last recorded79,425 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 DHK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,425 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 79,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 73,631 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 73,603 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

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

WIPERS SMEARING WINDSCREEN SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,802 miles

Front and rear brake discs are Corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,756 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 65,756 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,585 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,647 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,489 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 32,561 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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RJ52 DHK is a 2002 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DHK, 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 DHK registered?

RJ52 DHK is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is RJ52 DHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ52 DHK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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