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LT03 BVZ

2003 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,159 mi
Last recorded110,159 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 BVZ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 110,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 106,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 106,539 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 106,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished 255/40/17 y xl michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255/40/17 y xl goodyear f1 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 105,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/17 y michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 105,038 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,238 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 104,227 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both fronts (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,646 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 100,386 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 96,825 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 94,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 88,959 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 83,966 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 77,136 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 70,754 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 70,726 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2010 63,993 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 56,815 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2008 50,825 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 44,221 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 35,993 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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LT03 BVZ is a 2003 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LT03 BVZ, 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.

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LT03 BVZ is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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