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RG02 JOA

2002 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,845 mi
Last recorded129,845 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 JOA
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2016 129,845 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at side near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 125,972 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 122,107 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,147 miles

both o/s tyres worn low on the inner edge

n/s/f tyre tread perishing,splitting on the inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 110,545 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 105,991 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 22 Nov 2010 101,411 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 92,553 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 82,052 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 73,143 miles

ADVISE, chip in front screen.

ADVISE, n/s/f tyre wearing to wear indicators.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 62,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,845 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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RG02 JOA is a 2002 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RG02 JOA, 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 RG02 JOA registered?

RG02 JOA is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RG02 JOA safe to buy?

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