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RJ03 WHZ

2003 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,006 mi
Last recorded151,006 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 WHZ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 151,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 151,006 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 149,607 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 145,109 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 145,109 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 142,439 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 131,781 miles

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

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

heat shield fixngs above the rear silencer corroded

lower engine and floor covers fitted

unable to see the condition of the front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 1 May 2008 113,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2007 99,086 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 May 2006 80,167 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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RJ03 WHZ is a 2003 BMW 540 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ03 WHZ, 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 RJ03 WHZ registered?

RJ03 WHZ is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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