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LJ02 JGU

2002 BMW 540

Blue Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,640 mi
Last recorded150,640 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 JGU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 150,640 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 150,640 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 129,464 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 110,568 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 90,478 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 73,372 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 57,125 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 34,392 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 34,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LJ02 JGU is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJ02 JGU, 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 LJ02 JGU registered?

LJ02 JGU is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is LJ02 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ02 JGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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