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YH52 TLZ

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,593 mi
Last recorded85,593 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 TLZ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2018 85,593 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 84,195 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 83,224 miles

engine cover fitted

nail in rear offside tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring light indicates system inactive

Pass 6 Oct 2012 78,796 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,675 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 23 Apr 2011 74,612 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 71,421 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 66,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,448 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,547 miles

Parking brale efficiency low at 19% limit 16%.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,297 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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YH52 TLZ is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH52 TLZ, 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 YH52 TLZ registered?

YH52 TLZ is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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