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VN02 KXV

2002 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,316 mi
Last recorded126,316 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 KXV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 126,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 120,555 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BOLD TO THE EDGE

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 120,555 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BOLD TO THE EDGE

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 113,975 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 113,975 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 109,035 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 109,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 104,640 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 101,768 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,160 miles

SLIGHT SCRAPING FROM REAR DISCS RUBBING ON BACKPLATE..............

Pass 29 Mar 2008 98,923 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 94,688 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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VN02 KXV is a 2002 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN02 KXV, 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 VN02 KXV registered?

VN02 KXV is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is VN02 KXV safe to buy?

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