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GSK 10W

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

122,772 mi
Last recorded122,772 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSK 10W
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 122,772 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 121,881 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 121,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 120,350 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 118,496 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 118,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 114,675 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 110,706 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 107,707 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,595 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 99,475 miles

both front tyres splitting across tread and n/s/f tyre worn on edges

check front and rear inner brake pads, poor visual access

rear number plate becoming discoloured

Pass 30 May 2015 97,182 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 92,685 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 87,660 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 81,370 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,184 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,886 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GSK 10W is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GSK 10W, 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 GSK 10W registered?

GSK 10W is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is GSK 10W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSK 10W shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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