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DA02 OBU

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,950 mi
Last recorded115,950 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 OBU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 115,950 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 115,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2011

both front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls but exposing cords

nearside wing mirror glass deteriating

Pass 1 Nov 2010

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn. Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Scored.

Odometer Display Faulty.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2010

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn. Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Scored.

Odometer Display Faulty.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009
Fail 23 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 95,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 95,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 90,482 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 80,675 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 59,408 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ball joint at steering box drop shaft has slight play

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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DA02 OBU is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DA02 OBU, 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.

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What year was DA02 OBU registered?

DA02 OBU is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 9 July 2002.

Is DA02 OBU safe to buy?

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