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KY02 XBE

2002 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,187 mi
Last recorded116,187 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 XBE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 116,187 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front tyre cut on inner wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 109,252 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 99,227 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2009 91,915 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 88,667 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

damage noted to o/s/r bumper area

play noted in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 21 Nov 2007 81,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 74,668 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 74,582 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 65,858 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

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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KY02 XBE is a 2002 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KY02 XBE, 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 KY02 XBE registered?

KY02 XBE is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is KY02 XBE safe to buy?

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