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ABC 678Y

2003 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,507 mi
Last recorded58,507 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 678Y
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 58,507 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 58,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 58,418 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 58,080 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,473 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,780 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,708 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,118 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,017 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 46,546 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 45,347 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,290 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 41,626 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and going out of shape

rear brake pads becoming low

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,229 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,717 miles

front sensor on offside suspension loose

rear anti-roll bar drop link ends have play

rear brake pads 3/4 mm

Pass 3 May 2008 35,880 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front washer jets blocked on 1 nossle

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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ABC 678Y is a 2003 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ABC 678Y, 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.

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What year was ABC 678Y registered?

ABC 678Y is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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