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GY02 VTM

2002 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,615 mi
Last recorded130,615 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 VTM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 130,615 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 130,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 121,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 121,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 106,221 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 106,221 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,183 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,211 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

small chip in windsreen

Pass 28 Jan 2010 138,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 131,570 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 119,890 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 106,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 76,728 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 VTM is a 2002 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTM, 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 GY02 VTM registered?

GY02 VTM is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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The MOT history for GY02 VTM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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