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LF52 FEP

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,053 mi
Last recorded66,053 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 FEP
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 66,053 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 66,053 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,487 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,954 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 55,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,075 miles

advise undersheild minorly damaged on nearside front

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,524 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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LF52 FEP is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF52 FEP, 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

How do I check the history of LF52 FEP?

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What year was LF52 FEP registered?

LF52 FEP is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LF52 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 FEP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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