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EG02 LPL

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,138 mi
Last recorded138,138 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 LPL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 138,138 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 136,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 135,094 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 132,468 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 132,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 129,517 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 127,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 126,056 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 121,083 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front screen washers delivery poor

Pass 11 Jun 2014 118,049 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 114,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s registration plate lamp dim

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 21 May 2013 114,545 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s registration plate lamp dim

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 16 May 2012 113,039 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 109,389 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 102,598 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 92,278 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 83,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,150 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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EG02 LPL is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EG02 LPL, 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 EG02 LPL registered?

EG02 LPL is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is EG02 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG02 LPL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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