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X602 JMJ

2001 BMW 540

Black Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,294 mi
Last recorded165,294 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 540106,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX602 JMJ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 165,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/just above limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 159,465 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 154,145 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

temporary number plate light fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 142,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 131,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cutting out

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 116,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Mar 2014 116,357 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 107,214 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 107,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 9 Mar 2012 101,209 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,192 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 95,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 91,196 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2010 91,196 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 89,367 miles

edges of front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2009 89,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

edges of front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2008 82,671 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 72,485 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 72,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 64,266 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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X602 JMJ is a 2001 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 106,299 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 X602 JMJ, 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 25 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X602 JMJ registered?

X602 JMJ is a 2001 BMW 540, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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