CarVerify

Free Car Check

PX03 YTB

2003 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,283 mi
Last recorded130,283 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 YTB
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 130,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 129,859 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 129,061 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 128,220 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 124,010 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 122,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

both wipers slightly deteriorated

under vehicle components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 115,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,215 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 103,084 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,173 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 92,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,212 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)

Oil leak

wipers smearing

Fail 7 Mar 2012 81,211 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 70,436 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 57,528 miles

o/s rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,672 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,642 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 53,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,706 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 44,706 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,653 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
Full BMW 540 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PX03 YTB 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 PX03 YTB, 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

How do I check the history of PX03 YTB?

You can check the full history of PX03 YTB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PX03 YTB registered?

PX03 YTB is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is PX03 YTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX03 YTB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PX03 YTB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PX03 YTB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.