MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front outer sill is damaged and corroded
Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted twisted and rubbing on suspension strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front outer sill is damaged and corroded
Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch rusty
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front shock absorbers weak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine management light on
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear no plate starting deteriorate
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brakes 23% unbalanced
rear brake discs poor condition
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 540?
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LA02 VJE is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 LA02 VJE, 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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LA02 VJE is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 21 August 2002.
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