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13 JV

2003 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,452 mi
Last recorded10,452 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 JV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2025 10,452 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 10,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 10,131 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 9,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 9,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cut ,no ply or cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 9,521 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 9,366 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 9,050 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 8,870 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 8,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 8,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,323 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 8,242 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 7,879 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 7,336 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 6,523 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 5,845 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 4,946 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 4,491 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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13 JV is a 2003 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 92,425 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 13 JV, 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 23 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 13 JV registered?

13 JV is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is 13 JV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 13 JV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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