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LS52 CMV

2003 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,410 mi
Last recorded90,410 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 CMV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 90,410 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,790 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,183 miles

Nearside front fog light not working

Pass 17 May 2010 79,981 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)

Slight leak from power steering resevoir

Pass 13 May 2009 74,182 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 74,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 65,915 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,860 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,881 miles

both front tyres wearing out from inner and outer edges.

Pass 3 Aug 2005 39,752 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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LS52 CMV is a 2003 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LS52 CMV, 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 LS52 CMV registered?

LS52 CMV is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is LS52 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 CMV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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