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KD51 VHX

2002 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,890 mi
Last recorded129,890 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 VHX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 129,890 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 129,890 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 128,223 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 125,947 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very inner edge feathering away (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,048 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 109,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 109,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,131 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,591 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,731 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,195 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,291 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,596 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,059 miles

both front tyres are wearing out from the outer edges.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 55,852 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 50,593 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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KD51 VHX is a 2002 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KD51 VHX, 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 KD51 VHX registered?

KD51 VHX is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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