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YF03 VTX

2003 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,906 mi
Last recorded118,906 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 54092,425 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VTX
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

o/s lower sill has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,522 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 110,522 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 93,812 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 87,017 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009
Pass 4 Aug 2008 77,779 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 77,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 71,489 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 71,489 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,967 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 57,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YF03 VTX is a 2003 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF03 VTX, 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 YF03 VTX registered?

YF03 VTX is a 2003 BMW 540, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is YF03 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 VTX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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