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RE03 ZRC

2003 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,648 mi
Last recorded78,648 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 ZRC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 78,648 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,781 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,545 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 70,275 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 70,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 68,055 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,771 miles

High level brake light not workimg

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre cuts on side wall.

Neraisde rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 63,771 miles

High level brake light not workimg

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre cuts on side wall.

Neraisde rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 20 May 2011 58,550 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 58,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2010 53,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 51,729 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 51,726 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wheel has slight play

offside front wheel has slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2009 44,712 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,914 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on edges n/s/r tyre just with in limits

Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,878 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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RE03 ZRC is a 2003 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE03 ZRC, 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 RE03 ZRC registered?

RE03 ZRC is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is RE03 ZRC safe to buy?

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