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LD02 WAA

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,425 mi
Last recorded98,425 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 WAA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 98,425 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake readings low

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

Fail 8 May 2014 98,424 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake has low readings

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,548 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 90,547 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,228 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,701 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,848 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,945 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,132 miles

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

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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LD02 WAA 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 LD02 WAA, 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 LD02 WAA registered?

LD02 WAA is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is LD02 WAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD02 WAA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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