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FD02SNN
2002 BMW 540
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 4398cc
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- Registration FD02SNN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 540
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4398cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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138 Total Defects Recorded
28 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,834 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2026 4 Jun 20266 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,037 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2025 4 Jun 20266 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,416 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023 4 Jun 202613 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,355 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bot front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,355 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bot front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,090 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 220,504 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Lower fog light damaged
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 220,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Lower fog light damaged
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
13 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 215,322 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
- Oil leak engine ()
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)
9 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 215,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)
- Oil leak engine ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
3 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 197,860 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- oil leak on negine
- misting of oil on differential
- front tyres worn on outer edges
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 197,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- oil leak on negine
- misting of oil on differential
- front tyres worn on outer edges
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 185,291 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 185,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 170,808 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 151,849 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2014 4 Jun 20267 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 141,162 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2013 4 Jun 20267 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 141,162 MI
4 Jun 202610 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 124,751 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 124,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 107,132 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 107,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 88,570 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2010 4 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 88,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
5 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 68,840 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2009 4 Jun 20265 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,768 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2008 4 Jun 20265 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
3 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,976 MI
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FD02SNN was registered on 2002-05-13
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