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KJ03 YNN

2003 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,073 mi
Last recorded153,073 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 YNN
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 153,073 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014
Fail 19 Oct 2013 141,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2013 141,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 112,938 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 115,011 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 118,563 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 10 Mar 2009 111,556 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 104,376 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 93,771 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 93,771 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 70,110 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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KJ03 YNN is a 2003 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KJ03 YNN, 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 KJ03 YNN registered?

KJ03 YNN is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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