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SL52 TZX

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 TZX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 80,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 76,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 74,347 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,192 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 73,330 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,172 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,984 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 71,346 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 71,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,130 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 70,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,960 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,711 miles

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

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

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

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

slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 46,949 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,236 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SL52 TZX is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SL52 TZX, 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

How do I check the history of SL52 TZX?

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What year was SL52 TZX registered?

SL52 TZX is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is SL52 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 TZX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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