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BU02 BJO

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,007 mi
Last recorded145,007 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 BJO
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 145,007 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 144,889 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 144,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 144,455 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 143,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 137,710 miles

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear hub - slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 137,710 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear hub - slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 129,168 miles

Nearside Front brake - slight bind

Offside Front tyre - small cuts , inner s/wall

Pass 14 Mar 2016 120,269 miles

nsr indicator & side repeater bulbs faded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,769 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 53,483 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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BU02 BJO is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU02 BJO, 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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BU02 BJO is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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