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LT02 FVJ

2002 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,031 mi
Last recorded125,031 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 FVJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 125,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 118,511 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 106,913 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 101,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 96,314 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 90,800 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 75,660 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,848 miles

slight play through steering ?

Fail 12 Apr 2010 65,848 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play through steering ?

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,135 miles

rear tyres close to limit [255/40z17]

Fail 1 Apr 2008 41,153 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,153 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,648 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 29,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

note slight play steering box

Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,589 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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LT02 FVJ is a 2002 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LT02 FVJ, 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 LT02 FVJ registered?

LT02 FVJ is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is LT02 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT02 FVJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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