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HV03 EPF

2003 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,168 mi
Last recorded159,168 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 EPF
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 159,168 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 156,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 153,462 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 146,634 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 146,596 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021
Pass 3 Mar 2020
Pass 28 Feb 2019

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 132,105 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has cracked side walls and in tread

Pass 13 Feb 2017 126,574 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 122,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres cracking in between treads

Pass 10 Mar 2015 116,384 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2014 108,596 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,767 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)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,436 miles

Exhaust downpipe nuts corroding

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake Discs in Poor Condition Corroded Surfaces

Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,396 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 83,396 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,782 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,664 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 63,664 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 54,100 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,218 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 47,217 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,966 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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HV03 EPF is a 2003 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV03 EPF, 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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HV03 EPF is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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