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RO51 NXD

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,013 mi
Last recorded116,013 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 NXD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 116,013 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 111,037 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 104,874 miles

Front Coil spring corroded

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 27 Jun 2019 103,186 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 103,185 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury SIDE REPEATER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,096 miles

Nearside & os front coil springs not seated correctly

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

fuel pipe corroded ns rear

Fail 28 Jun 2018 102,096 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside & os front coil springs not seated correctly

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

fuel pipe corroded ns rear

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,095 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 102,094 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 96,232 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 95,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 92,308 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 87,418 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 82,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,527 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 68,331 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 63,879 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,879 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 61,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,705 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 53,025 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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RO51 NXD is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RO51 NXD, 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 RO51 NXD registered?

RO51 NXD is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 5 January 2002.

Is RO51 NXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 NXD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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