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WP02 XYE

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,347 mi
Last recorded155,347 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 XYE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 155,347 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 155,134 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 154,867 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 154,642 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 153,821 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 153,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 150,317 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 145,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 133,267 miles

Front suspension sensor not connected

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,454 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 122,307 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Front both tyres are heavily cracked/perished

Front both tyres worn heavy on inner and outer edges almost exposing cord

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,744 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres have very low tread

Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads wear noted

Pass 28 May 2013 91,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,965 miles

rear orange bulbs faded

Pass 5 May 2011 87,592 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 4 May 2010 79,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,432 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 66,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 61,314 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,006 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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WP02 XYE is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WP02 XYE, 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 WP02 XYE registered?

WP02 XYE is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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