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VO52 GKY

2003 BMW 540

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

130,290 mi
Last recorded130,290 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 GKY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 130,290 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 126,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 126,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 122,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 109,252 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 104,994 miles

Slight oil leak that could do with some attention

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 101,862 miles

235/40/18 95y

both front arm rear bushes perished

both front tyres worn on inner

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,340 miles

front anti roll drop link rubbers perished

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2018 85,963 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 85,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play centre (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 85,818 miles

Central Ball joint has excessive play Steering link ball joint u/s (chalk marked ) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb holder adrift (1.8.A.1b)

Advise h/brake reqs attention

Pass 12 Feb 2017 83,017 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2017 83,017 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,368 miles

slight play in steering components.

Pass 15 Feb 2015 76,947 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 71,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 68,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tention strut bush has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside front steering linkage

Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,983 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,938 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,633 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,955 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,061 miles

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

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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VO52 GKY is a 2003 BMW 540 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VO52 GKY, 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 VO52 GKY registered?

VO52 GKY is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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