RK02YRV
Year2002
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power282 BHP
RK02YRVreport date: 2024-04-27      
UK

BMW 540I

General information

Make BMW
Model 540 540I
Colour Grey
Year of manufacture 2002
Top speed 155 mph
Gearbox 5 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 282 BHP
Max. torque 440 Nm at 3.600 rpm
Engine capacity 4.398 cc
Cylinders 8
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 15.5 mpg
Consumption extra urban 31.7 mpg
Consumption combined 23.0 mpg
CO2 emission 295 g/km
CO2 label M
RK02YRVreport date: 2024-04-27      

Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-09-04
Pictures 26
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-01-17
MOT pass rate
84 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 3
Total advice items 21
Total items failed 1
MOT #19 2023-01-18 12:48
MOT test number 460553299252
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-01-17
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #18 2021-10-06 08:12
MOT test number 190241817166
Result Passed
MOT #17 2021-10-05 12:32
MOT test number 552684902616
Result Failed
MAJOR
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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MOT #16 2020-10-16 15:14
MOT test number 716749765868
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #15 2020-10-16 12:59
MOT test number 405469897604
Result Failed
MAJOR
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MOT #14 2019-05-29 09:58
MOT test number 607934613476
Result Passed
MOT #13 2018-05-02 08:58
MOT test number 895394376002
Result Passed
MOT #12 2017-05-08 07:54
MOT test number 152018510832
Result Passed
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MOT #11 2016-05-12 08:46
MOT test number 116677793902
Result Passed
Advice
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
MOT #10 2016-02-22 13:05
MOT test number 945520675359
Result Passed
MOT #9 2015-03-02 14:38
MOT test number 749341465005
Result Passed
MOT #8 2014-02-27 09:05
MOT test number 367108454037
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #7 2013-02-25 14:52
MOT test number 307196353007
Result Passed
MOT #6 2012-02-20 10:04
MOT test number 338851452063
Result Passed
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MOT #5 2011-03-01 12:09
MOT test number 988110261024
Result Passed
MOT #4 2010-02-23 09:40
MOT test number 950714550046
Result Passed
MOT #3 2009-01-27 16:33
MOT test number 453517529001
Result Passed
MOT #2 2009-01-27 12:37
MOT test number 580207529013
Result Failed
Fail
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
MOT #1 2007-03-19 18:27
MOT test number 202458677065
Result Passed
Advice
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 July 2024
MOT Expired: 17 January 2024
Tax status 1 July 2024
Days left 64
MOT expiry date 17 January 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band K
Single payment (12 months) £ 395,00,-
Single six month payment £ 217,25,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 414,75,-
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Damage history

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 21
First mileage registration 2002-03-01
Last registration 2023-01-18
Complete history See info
Registration #1 2002-03-01 27 mi
Registration #2 2007-03-19 56.971 mi
Registration #3 2009-01-27 58.408 mi
Registration #4 2009-01-27 58.408 mi
Registration #5 2010-02-23 60.632 mi
Registration #6 2011-03-01 63.462 mi
Registration #7 2012-02-20 67.786 mi
Registration #8 2013-02-25 73.048 mi
Registration #9 2014-02-27 75.582 mi
Registration #10 2015-03-02 79.564 mi
Registration #11 2016-02-22 85.966 mi
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Car features

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Safety ratings

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1800 mm
Height 1435 mm
Length 4775 mm

Additional information

Number of axles 2
Engine number 50462728

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