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AM02 JGZ

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,832 mi
Last recorded163,832 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 JGZ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 163,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

traction control light is on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 157,092 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 148,067 miles

Nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriated

Slight play in nearside rear roll bar link

Fail 31 Jul 2010 148,067 miles

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

Nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriated

Slight play in nearside rear roll bar link

Pass 5 Aug 2009 137,222 miles

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 137,222 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 125,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2006 109,733 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 109,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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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AM02 JGZ is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AM02 JGZ, 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 AM02 JGZ registered?

AM02 JGZ is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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