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LK02 LYF

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,104 mi
Last recorded72,104 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 LYF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 72,104 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

play in o/s/r anti roll bar link ball joint.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 72,095 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

play in o/s/r anti roll bar link ball joint.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,810 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,543 miles

cooling leak under bonnet

Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,481 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,927 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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LK02 LYF is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LK02 LYF, 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 LK02 LYF registered?

LK02 LYF is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is LK02 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK02 LYF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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