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KF02 NTV

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,917 mi
Last recorded122,917 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 NTV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 122,917 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 122,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 118,890 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 118,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 109,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 106,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,470 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 101,162 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 98,286 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,489 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 92,489 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 83,801 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder with tread depth at 3mm

offside front tyre very badly worn outer shoulder. Strongly suggest that tyre changed asap as cord will shortly be exposed

offside rear tyre worn to 4mm

Fail 5 Nov 2009 83,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder with tread depth at 3mm

offside front tyre very badly worn outer shoulder. Strongly suggest that tyre changed asap as cord will shortly be exposed

offside rear tyre worn to 4mm

Pass 19 Oct 2008 72,581 miles

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Oct 2007 61,019 miles

all tyres wear on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,438 miles

front brake discs corroded.all tyres on car close to limit.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,514 miles

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

NSF wheel bearing sounds noisey, recommend new part required.

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

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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KF02 NTV is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KF02 NTV, 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 KF02 NTV registered?

KF02 NTV is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for KF02 NTV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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