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RX02 UZJ

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,197 mi
Last recorded150,197 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 150,197 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 150,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 148,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 147,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 147,131 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 144,784 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2017 143,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at fuel tank & rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2015 139,665 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 132,952 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 119,704 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 103,921 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 100,166 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 94,546 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2009 85,601 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 73,767 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 61,345 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn @ inner edge.rim bead protector badly damaged on tyre inner face.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,156 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 34,723 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 UZJ is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

RX02 UZJ is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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