2002 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · SM52 NWF
2002 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 27/11/2002. Recorded mileage 179,994 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 4398cc
SM52 NWF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2023
- 179,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SM52 NWF Mileage History
- 01/07/200631,682 mi
- 13/11/200627,808 mi-3,874 mi
- 14/11/200627,825 mi+17 mi
- 05/11/200735,127 mi+7,302 mi
- 04/12/200750,202 mi+15,075 mi
- 08/09/200858,481 mi+8,279 mi
- 20/11/200840,293 mi-18,188 mi
- 09/09/200985,663 mi+45,370 mi
- 10/11/200945,617 mi-40,046 mi
- 11/11/200945,617 mi
- 16/11/201049,614 mi+3,997 mi
- 17/11/201049,614 mi
- 05/12/201176,050 mi+26,436 mi
- 02/01/2013116,985 mi+40,935 mi
- 21/03/2014137,139 mi+20,154 mi
- 20/12/2014149,357 mi+12,218 mi
- 30/12/2014149,357 mi
- 27/09/2016174,810 mi+25,453 mi
- 30/09/2016174,810 mi
- 28/09/2023179,994 mi+5,184 mi
Average of roughly 8,601 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SM52 NWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 540 (SM52 NWF) between July 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
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