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KD02 LUR

2002 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

166,026 mi
Last recorded166,026 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD02 LUR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 166,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 180,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 177,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 167,172 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 156,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 151,394 miles

engine oil coated

track control arm slight play in bush n/s

track control arm slight play in bush o/s

Pass 29 Jun 2012 146,480 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 141,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 134,428 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 128,296 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 128,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 124,608 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 119,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 114,998 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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KD02 LUR is a 2002 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KD02 LUR, 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 KD02 LUR registered?

KD02 LUR is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is KD02 LUR safe to buy?

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