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RX52 NCV

2002 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,295 mi
Last recorded127,295 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 NCV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 127,295 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 127,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 126,447 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 125,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 123,372 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 123,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 120,704 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 120,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 117,734 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 115,263 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 115,263 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 107,380 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 107,379 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 93,789 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 85,434 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 79,015 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 79,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,509 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 72,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,637 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 49,401 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,108 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 35,094 miles

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

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

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2008 35,050 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nail offside rear tyre

offside parking brake low

water damage rear no plate

Pass 18 Jan 2006 24,772 miles

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

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

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

front number plate water damage

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 NCV is a 2002 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RX52 NCV, 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 NCV registered?

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

Is RX52 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 NCV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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