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RN52 PNK

2003 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,200 mi
Last recorded130,200 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 PNK
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 130,200 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 103,415 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 120,224 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 120,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 115,088 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 110,114 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 110,114 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 102,731 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 83,541 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 83,524 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 72,741 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

signs of very slight brake bind on front left brake

Pass 17 Feb 2006 51,645 miles

both front tyres worn out on outer edges. †

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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RN52 PNK is a 2003 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RN52 PNK, 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 RN52 PNK registered?

RN52 PNK is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is RN52 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 PNK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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