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RA52 OXM

2003 BMW 540

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,082 mi
Last recorded133,082 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 OXM
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 133,082 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 127,583 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 126,275 miles

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

oil leak & wet test

Pass 25 Nov 2014 123,082 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2013 116,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from gearbox and rear diff

Pass 6 Nov 2012 105,216 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,524 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 85,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,707 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 72,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 60,929 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,112 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,094 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,596 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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RA52 OXM is a 2003 BMW 540 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA52 OXM, 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 RA52 OXM registered?

RA52 OXM is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is RA52 OXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 OXM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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