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NU03 HCH

2003 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 HCH
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking metal to flexi hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage seal (6.1.C.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play nearside idler arm.

Fail 17 Nov 2014

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play nearside idler arm.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 152,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

slight corrosion to offside rear floor

Fail 25 Nov 2013 152,418 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

slight corrosion to offside rear floor

Pass 25 Nov 2011 145,083 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air bag light on

high level stop light not working

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside steering intermediate link arm/idler arm front bush poor

offside numberplate light dim

steering noisey (creaking) possibly a tight or dry ball joint

Fail 18 Nov 2011 144,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

airbag light on

high level stop lamp not working

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside steering intermediate link arm/idler arm front bush poor

offside numberplate light dim

steering noise (creaking) possibly a tight or dry ball joint

Pass 19 Oct 2010 125,622 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 125,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air bag warning light displayed

Pass 21 Oct 2009 115,506 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Jul 2008 103,227 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2007 93,945 miles

chaplets missing on milage

Pass 31 Jan 2007 93,921 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 93,921 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,096 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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NU03 HCH is a 2003 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NU03 HCH, 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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What year was NU03 HCH registered?

NU03 HCH is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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