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RV51 ZFW

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,948 mi
Last recorded102,948 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZFW
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,948 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,870 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 94,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low - reflector insecure (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low - reflector insecure (1.8)

Brake pipes to n/s & o/s front flexies corroding

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

n/s & o/s rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,944 miles

Brake pipes to n/s & o/s front flexies corroding

Brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

n/s & o/s rear brake discs deteriorating

Fail 27 Jun 2015 83,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

brake pipe to n/s rear flexy corroding

brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding

n/s & o/s rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2015 83,705 miles

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

brake pipe to n/s rear flexy corroding

brake pipe to o/s front flexy corroding

n/s & o/s rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,738 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,291 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,033 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,674 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 52,283 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 49,206 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,272 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,878 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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RV51 ZFW is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RV51 ZFW, 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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RV51 ZFW is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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