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LO03 ZGU

2003 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,248 mi
Last recorded38,248 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 ZGU
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 38,248 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 38,201 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 36,876 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 35,517 miles

nsr tyre slighty worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2022 34,094 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 34,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 32,784 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear to inner edges

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 31,523 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 27,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 27,392 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018
Pass 8 May 2017 20,443 miles

all tyres slightly perished up.

rear axle (diff) area oily.

Pass 4 May 2016 17,273 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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LO03 ZGU is a 2003 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 92,425 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LO03 ZGU, 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 LO03 ZGU registered?

LO03 ZGU is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LO03 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO03 ZGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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