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C7 STV

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,051 mi
Last recorded49,051 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 STV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 49,051 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 45,557 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 41,176 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 41,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 37,122 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 33,055 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 29,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 29,125 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 28,808 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 27,711 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,406 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,296 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,331 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,255 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 22,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,504 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,205 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,266 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 18,278 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,838 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,193 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 15,161 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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C7 STV is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C7 STV, 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 C7 STV registered?

C7 STV is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is C7 STV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 STV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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