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LM03 XKE

2003 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

162,290 mi
Last recorded162,290 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 XKE
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 162,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 158,959 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 154,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 150,962 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 149,836 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 149,491 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 144,650 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 140,413 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 134,232 miles

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

parking brake performance only just met with required performance adjustment or repair may be needed

Pass 26 Aug 2015 134,056 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 126,259 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 122,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 112,842 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 112,619 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,187 miles

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

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

tread low inner edge n/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2011 100,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

tread low inner edge n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,290 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,331 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Aug 2007 51,145 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 51,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2006 35,883 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 35,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LM03 XKE is a 2003 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LM03 XKE, 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 LM03 XKE registered?

LM03 XKE is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LM03 XKE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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