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WJ51 FGD

2002 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,668 mi
Last recorded127,668 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 54099,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 FGD
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2017 127,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2016 127,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 122,760 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 122,563 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 121,225 miles

slight surface rust on brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2012 115,094 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 May 2011 109,616 miles

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 30 Mar 2010 103,761 miles

both front tyres on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2009 98,827 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Apr 2008 86,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,731 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 66,011 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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WJ51 FGD is a 2002 BMW 540 in Green 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 WJ51 FGD, 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.

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What year was WJ51 FGD registered?

WJ51 FGD is a 2002 BMW 540, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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