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GNJ 200

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,644 mi
Last recorded73,644 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNJ 200
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 73,644 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 73,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,327 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 73,004 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 72,797 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,436 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 71,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 70,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 68,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 68,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,348 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 61,643 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,627 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,567 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 60,566 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 May 2011 57,738 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 55,132 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 50,611 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2009 50,611 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 46,363 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,394 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 40,393 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 34,215 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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GNJ 200 is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GNJ 200, 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 GNJ 200 registered?

GNJ 200 is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is GNJ 200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNJ 200 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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