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FX02 JXN

2002 BMW 540

White Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,004 mi
Last recorded200,004 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 JXN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 200,004 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

near-side front hub bearing becoming worn

near-side front tyre worn on outer edge and tread splitting

near-side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off-side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 196,323 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 191,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

n/s handbrake effort becoming low

Fail 12 Jan 2015 191,046 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

n/s handbrake effort becoming low

Pass 15 Jan 2014 186,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 180,712 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 173,992 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 173,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 161,131 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 149,561 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 149,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 138,783 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 123,709 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 105,440 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 83,774 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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FX02 JXN is a 2002 BMW 540 in White with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX02 JXN, 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.

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FX02 JXN is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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