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RK02 UAT

2002 BMW 540

Black Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,530 mi
Last recorded149,530 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 UAT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 149,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 149,492 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 149,320 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides + n/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak engine area

Pass 22 Dec 2021 146,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 146,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split all the way through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 139,661 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 139,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,763 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 124,384 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 118,455 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 112,928 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,641 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 99,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 99,735 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,371 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 86,910 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,023 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,976 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 61,926 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine noisy

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,690 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 57,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 51,604 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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RK02 UAT is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK02 UAT, 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 RK02 UAT registered?

RK02 UAT is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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