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WO52 AZJ

2002 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

189,436 mi
Last recorded189,436 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO52 AZJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 189,436 miles

Both front tyres perrished on the outer walls

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 187,104 miles

both front tyres slightly perrished on outer walls

Pass 13 Sep 2016
Fail 13 Sep 2016

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 183,689 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 181,763 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 179,265 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 175,846 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 170,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2010 162,374 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 140,998 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 140,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 135,165 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 119,991 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 96,175 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 96,175 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 76,396 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

all tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2005 55,993 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 55,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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WO52 AZJ is a 2002 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WO52 AZJ, 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 WO52 AZJ registered?

WO52 AZJ is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is WO52 AZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO52 AZJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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