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MT03 UBV

2003 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,737 mi
Last recorded109,737 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 UBV
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 109,737 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 106,899 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 104,520 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 104,520 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 101,544 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 99,232 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 88,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2014 88,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 81,655 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play detected within steering box system

Fail 17 Apr 2013 81,627 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

crankshaft rear main oil seal displaying a heavy oil leak.

slight play detected within steering box system

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,708 miles

Front brake discs rusty/worn

Rear brakes binding

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,885 miles

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

offside rear handbrake low

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2011 75,882 miles

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

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

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,508 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 73,508 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 70,078 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,236 miles

n/s rear tyre worn off on inner edge. †o/s rear worn ans surface cut in tread.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,816 miles

underside and sills not checked fully due to plastic covers fitted

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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MT03 UBV is a 2003 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MT03 UBV, 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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MT03 UBV is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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