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LS03 KUV

2003 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,922 mi
Last recorded106,922 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 KUV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 106,922 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 104,868 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 94,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 90,250 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 86,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2009 77,255 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 77,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 May 2008 65,487 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 65,487 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 54,626 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 54,625 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 41,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LS03 KUV is a 2003 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LS03 KUV, 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 LS03 KUV registered?

LS03 KUV is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is LS03 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 KUV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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