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LR03 EYV

2003 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,249 mi
Last recorded92,249 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 EYV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 92,249 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 91,875 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 91,872 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,468 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front engine oil leak

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Rear diff leaking

slight play in rear suspension bushes both sides

Fail 20 Nov 2018 90,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front engine oil leak

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Rear diff leaking

slight play in rear suspension bushes both sides

Pass 17 Nov 2017 83,937 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seat belt

Diff leaking oil

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

N/s/r brake is slightly binding

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear coil springs are rusty

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 17 Nov 2017 83,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seat belt

Diff leaking oil

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

N/s/r brake is slightly binding

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear coil springs are rusty

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,883 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,306 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 35,277 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 25,117 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 13,229 miles

both rear indicators faded

n/s side washer jet weak

Fail 17 Mar 2006 9,469 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise minor cuts offside rear tyre not showing cords

Pass 17 Mar 2006 9,469 miles

advise minor cuts offside rear tyre not showing cords

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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LR03 EYV is a 2003 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LR03 EYV, 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 LR03 EYV registered?

LR03 EYV is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is LR03 EYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 EYV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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