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RX02 VFM

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,206 mi
Last recorded171,206 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 171,206 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 171,126 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 167,101 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 165,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 163,645 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 163,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020
Pass 24 Jan 2019 139,798 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 138,530 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 135,108 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 128,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 128,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 120,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 118,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 118,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 112,915 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)

traction control lamp is on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 108,835 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 106,455 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 103,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 96,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 91,081 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 83,093 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 VFM is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

RX02 VFM is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is RX02 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 VFM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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