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RX52 NGO

2002 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

190,494 mi
Last recorded190,494 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 190,494 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 190,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 179,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2022 167,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 157,729 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 157,726 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 151,139 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 151,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 139,646 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 139,640 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 132,370 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 124,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 114,437 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 109,943 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 105,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 100,600 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light on.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,073 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 89,365 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 82,578 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 72,224 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,971 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,007 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,559 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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RX52 NGO is a 2002 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

Is RX52 NGO safe to buy?

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