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LK52 GVE

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,305 mi
Last recorded152,305 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 GVE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 152,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 148,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 143,530 miles

Front bottom suspension arm bushes perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 131,631 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 125,924 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015
Pass 27 Sep 2014 105,239 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 105,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,020 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,444 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 72,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,574 miles

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

small power steering leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,983 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 35,843 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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LK52 GVE is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LK52 GVE, 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 LK52 GVE registered?

LK52 GVE is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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