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LN02 CAT

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,312 mi
Last recorded92,312 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 CAT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,312 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,819 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 89,129 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 86,446 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,890 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight cuts on outer tyre wall.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,008 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,306 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 62,215 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,655 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 44,675 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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LN02 CAT is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue 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 LN02 CAT, 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 LN02 CAT registered?

LN02 CAT is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 2 March 2002.

Is LN02 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN02 CAT 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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