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BMW 540L

2003 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,174 mi
Last recorded162,174 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 540L
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 162,174 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 161,130 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 159,988 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 156,260 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 156,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 151,814 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 147,961 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 146,303 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 144,094 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 141,857 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 137,263 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 133,881 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 130,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 127,805 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 122,724 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 115,596 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 110,019 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 109,954 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,459 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 89,717 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 85,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 85,053 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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BMW 540L is a 2003 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BMW 540L, 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

How do I check the history of BMW 540L?

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What year was BMW 540L registered?

BMW 540L is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BMW 540L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 540L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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