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D7 BTV

2002 BMW 540

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 BTV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 118,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 118,483 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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D7 BTV is a 2002 BMW 540 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D7 BTV, 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 D7 BTV registered?

D7 BTV is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is D7 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 BTV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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