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AV52 UAL

2003 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,372 mi
Last recorded135,372 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 UAL
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 135,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 135,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 130,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 130,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 127,282 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 125,957 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 125,954 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 119,432 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged NSF&OSF (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR&OSR brake hose cracking! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged NSR&OSR (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 113,597 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2019 111,753 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 111,429 miles

all tyres have deep cracks

Pass 3 Oct 2015 110,082 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 105,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 97,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 87,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,755 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 72,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,703 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 45,477 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,694 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,565 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,397 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 23,735 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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AV52 UAL is a 2003 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 92,425 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AV52 UAL, 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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AV52 UAL is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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