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MH02 LXN

2002 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

144,156 mi
Last recorded144,156 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 LXN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 144,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 141,818 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 138,082 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 28 Jul 2016 135,780 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 134,654 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 129,899 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 120,301 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 114,323 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 112,273 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 106,213 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009
Fail 20 Jun 2009

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 85,376 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 74,792 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 67,658 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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MH02 LXN is a 2002 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MH02 LXN, 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 MH02 LXN registered?

MH02 LXN is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is MH02 LXN safe to buy?

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