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CK03 KDF

2003 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,513 mi
Last recorded150,513 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 KDF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 150,513 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 144,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 139,093 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 135,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 126,252 miles

Engine/under tray fitted obscuring some components

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 122,907 miles

Engine/undertray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked with white chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked with white chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 118,857 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 115,877 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 111,621 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 104,004 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,744 miles

Front tyres showing wear, inner/outer edges

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

Pass 2 May 2014 89,850 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 82,385 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 77,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 72,887 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 72,782 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,916 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 65,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,048 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,905 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,264 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 40,153 miles

both front tyres wear unevenly recommend alignment check

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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CK03 KDF 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 CK03 KDF, 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 CK03 KDF registered?

CK03 KDF is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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