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SA52 EYP

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,807 mi
Last recorded89,807 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 EYP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 89,807 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,814 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 85,632 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,182 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,011 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 71,056 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 64,785 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,339 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,323 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,248 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 60,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,636 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 54,633 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,313 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 42,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SA52 EYP is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA52 EYP, 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 SA52 EYP registered?

SA52 EYP is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is SA52 EYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 EYP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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