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RX02 TWL

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,251 mi
Last recorded125,251 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 TWL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 125,251 miles

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

parkbrake borderline

Pass 4 Jul 2024 123,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 120,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 120,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 118,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 116,665 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 115,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 111,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 105,366 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 100,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 92,293 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,340 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,581 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 67,833 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,833 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,184 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 57,270 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,670 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 43,624 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,972 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

full engine top cover fitted.

half engine tray fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,248 miles

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

engine top cover fitted

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,263 miles

advise both front tyres outter and inner tread worn low (1.6mm)

advise both raer tyres inner tread worn low

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 TWL is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RX02 TWL, 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 RX02 TWL registered?

RX02 TWL is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is RX02 TWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 TWL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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