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RX02 UXG

2002 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,969 mi
Last recorded199,969 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 UXG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 199,969 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 192,788 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 180,549 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 176,975 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 171,327 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 171,327 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 170,149 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 168,643 miles

all rear subframe mounting bushes have play/cracking

both front tyres cracking in outer shoulders

corrosion to various brake pipes

o/s/f grille loose

slight play to n/s/r upper forward suspension arm inner bush

stone chips in zone B & A

Fail 3 Nov 2014 168,643 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all rear subframe mounting bushes have play/cracking

both front tyres cracking in outer shoulders

corrosion to various brake pipes

n/s washer jet misaligned

o/s/f grille loose

rear brake pads appear very low

slight play to n/s/r upper forward suspension arm inner bush

spare tyre flat

stone chips in zone B & A

Pass 14 May 2013 163,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 163,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 161,459 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 161,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 158,371 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 155,481 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 137,320 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Sep 2008 137,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2007 118,865 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 92,719 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 UXG is a 2002 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

RX02 UXG is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is RX02 UXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 UXG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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