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RX02 UWG

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,585 mi
Last recorded145,585 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 145,585 miles

Handbrake efficiency 16%

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 45,585 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 139,639 miles

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

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 19 Jul 2013 133,164 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 126,373 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 120,645 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 120,637 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 115,350 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 111,864 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 111,857 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 100,308 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 79,379 miles

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,354 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 UWG is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UWG, 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

How do I check the history of RX02 UWG?

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What year was RX02 UWG registered?

RX02 UWG is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RX02 UWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 UWG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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