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DN51 ZZC

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,339 mi
Last recorded134,339 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 ZZC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 134,339 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 134,337 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 123,329 miles

Heat sheild for rear exhaust box insecure

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 123,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Heat sheild for rear exhaust box insecure

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

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 17 Mar 2010 113,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre wearing inner & outer edges

tear in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 25 Mar 2009 103,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2008 95,964 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 84,787 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 75,365 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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DN51 ZZC is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN51 ZZC, 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 DN51 ZZC registered?

DN51 ZZC is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is DN51 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 ZZC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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