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AY51 NVG

2002 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,461 mi
Last recorded90,461 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NVG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 90,461 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 82,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 78,753 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 75,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 72,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 68,901 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 68,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 65,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 61,237 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 61,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 57,382 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 53,200 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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AY51 NVG is a 2002 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY51 NVG, 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 AY51 NVG registered?

AY51 NVG is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is AY51 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 NVG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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