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LM51 HBL

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,451 mi
Last recorded138,451 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 HBL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2017 138,451 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 134,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 128,953 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 121,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 120,988 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 117,114 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 114,921 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 110,091 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 104,775 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 92,257 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 79,623 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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LM51 HBL 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 100%.

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 LM51 HBL, 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 LM51 HBL registered?

LM51 HBL is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is LM51 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 HBL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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