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LC52 XCH

2003 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,020 mi
Last recorded36,020 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 XCH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 36,020 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

front discs rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2011 35,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges

front discs rusty

Pass 24 Dec 2010 29,263 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 29,249 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,385 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,255 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2007 18,976 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2007 16,974 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 13,059 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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LC52 XCH is a 2003 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC52 XCH, 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 LC52 XCH registered?

LC52 XCH is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is LC52 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 XCH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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