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FE52 GLZ

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,018 mi
Last recorded73,018 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 GLZ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 73,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,059 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,868 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,723 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,589 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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FE52 GLZ is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FE52 GLZ, 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 FE52 GLZ?

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What year was FE52 GLZ registered?

FE52 GLZ is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 3 June 2002.

Is FE52 GLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 GLZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE52 GLZ have outstanding finance?

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