2002 BMW 540 4.4L Petrol · LJ02 BWM
2002 BMW 540 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 181,581 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 540
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ02 BWM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2024
- 181,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ02 BWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 540 (LJ02 BWM) between June 2023 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
LJ02 BWM Mileage History
- 30/06/2023181,024 mi
- 06/07/2023181,024 mi
- 01/07/2024181,509 mi+485 mi
- 05/07/2024181,581 mi+72 mi
Average of roughly 549 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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