2002 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · RX52 NCV
2002 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 127,295 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RX52 NCV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 127,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX52 NCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 540 (RX52 NCV) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
RX52 NCV Mileage History
- 02/03/2022125,186 mi
- 19/05/2023126,447 mi+1,261 mi
- 22/04/2024127,288 mi+841 mi
- 26/04/2024127,295 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 981 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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