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RX02 OMR

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,273 mi
Last recorded128,273 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 OMR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 128,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 125,808 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 122,433 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Sump is weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,161 miles

Central Oil leak gearbox/back of engine and both rocker cover gaskets ()

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 120,096 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35zr18 Michelin pilot sport 3 (4.1.E.1)

Central Oil leak gearbox/back of engine and both rocker cover gaskets ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,888 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,575 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,691 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 107,691 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 101,926 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 101,926 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,723 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,777 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 94,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,295 miles

bonnet safty catch seized. very difficult to open

off side rear disc fiction surface rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2010 88,339 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 88,339 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,962 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,690 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,483 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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RX02 OMR 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 RX02 OMR, 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.

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What year was RX02 OMR registered?

RX02 OMR is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is RX02 OMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 OMR 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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