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GF02 HBN

2002 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,097 mi
Last recorded131,097 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 HBN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 131,097 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 123,267 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 115,651 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 108,412 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 98,326 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,450 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,871 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,546 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,221 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,041 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,380 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,562 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,795 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,491 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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GF02 HBN is a 2002 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF02 HBN, 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 GF02 HBN registered?

GF02 HBN is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is GF02 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF02 HBN shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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