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GY02 KBE

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

137,064 mi
Last recorded137,064 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 KBE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 137,064 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 135,063 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 131,913 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 125,335 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 128,348 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under Body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 128,348 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion Under Body (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak

Pass 30 May 2015 126,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 125,444 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 115,643 miles

f/discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 107,614 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,923 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 93,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 85,020 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 69,696 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,377 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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GY02 KBE is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GY02 KBE, 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 GY02 KBE registered?

GY02 KBE is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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