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CF52FNV
2002 BMW 540
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 4398cc
General Information
- Registration CF52FNV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 540
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4398cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 185,599 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 185,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle cracked (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 182,049 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
- Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Coolant leak ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 182,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Coolant leak ()
- Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 180,531 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 164,569 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2023 18 Jun 20262 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,962 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 148,162 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2017 18 Jun 20267 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 145,581 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 145,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 141,080 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2014 18 Jun 20267 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 130,466 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 125,185 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 125,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 117,461 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011 18 Jun 20261 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 108,330 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010 18 Jun 202624 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 96,891 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2009 18 Jun 202623 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 96,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
18 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 84,094 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2008 18 Jun 20262 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 74,001 MI
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CF52FNV was registered on 2002-09-26
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