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KW02 EKB

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,634 mi
Last recorded58,634 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 EKB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 58,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 57,864 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 57,158 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,056 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 57,055 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,047 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,475 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 53,925 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 53,576 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 53,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,370 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 43,256 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,101 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 26,045 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 25,010 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 25,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 24,569 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 23,199 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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KW02 EKB is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KW02 EKB, 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 KW02 EKB registered?

KW02 EKB is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is KW02 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW02 EKB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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