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V8 UBG

2003 BMW 540

White Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,657 mi
Last recorded81,657 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 UBG
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 81,657 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 78,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 73,010 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,632 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,109 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 63,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel has slight play

Fail 13 Jan 2021 63,861 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working lens broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing middle (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel has slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,204 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 58,403 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,050 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,535 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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V8 UBG is a 2003 BMW 540 in White with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V8 UBG, 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 V8 UBG registered?

V8 UBG is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is V8 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 UBG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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