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RX52 MFY

2002 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,214 mi
Last recorded89,214 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 MFY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 89,214 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Nov 2024 89,214 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Feb 2023 89,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 88,425 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 87,450 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 86,468 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,267 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,267 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,917 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,583 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 66,481 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,471 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 60,460 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 57,648 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 51,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,278 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 46,261 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 38,399 miles

N/s/f bumper cracked and broken

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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RX52 MFY is a 2002 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RX52 MFY, 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 RX52 MFY registered?

RX52 MFY is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is RX52 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 MFY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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