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LO52 BKV

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO52 BKV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2025 96,089 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2025 96,024 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 95,937 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 87,400 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 77,130 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 75,433 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 75,279 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,552 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 74,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working broken pipes (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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LO52 BKV is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 LO52 BKV, 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

How do I check the history of LO52 BKV?

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What year was LO52 BKV registered?

LO52 BKV is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is LO52 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO52 BKV shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO52 BKV have outstanding finance?

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