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LP02 JUT

2002 BMW 540

White Petrol 4390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,757 mi
Last recorded44,757 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 JUT
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 44,757 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 40,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 40,368 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 29,469 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 29,122 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 28,633 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 26,138 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 26,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 25,061 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 22,857 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 25,894 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 25,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover (2.4.G.2)

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

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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LP02 JUT is a 2002 BMW 540 in White with a 4,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LP02 JUT, 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 LP02 JUT registered?

LP02 JUT is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is LP02 JUT safe to buy?

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