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N20 KHS

2002 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

183,233 mi
Last recorded183,233 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 KHS
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 183,233 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 173,458 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 171,289 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2023 171,283 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2022 155,266 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2021 144,043 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2020 138,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2019 130,764 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 129,270 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 126,814 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 123,052 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 115,168 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 105,351 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 95,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 84,070 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 75,411 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 67,611 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 49,088 miles

both rear tyres wearing low just within limits

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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N20 KHS is a 2002 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 N20 KHS, 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 N20 KHS registered?

N20 KHS is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is N20 KHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 KHS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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