BMW 540
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 4,398 cc
LM03 XKEMOT history
LM03 XKE is a grey petrol BMW 540 first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,240 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 164,240 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,409 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 XKE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 540
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 XKE was last recorded at 164,240 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 162,290 miles · 3 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,950 miles
- Average per year
- 6,409 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,240 miles
- 2024 – 162,290 miles
- 2023 – 158,959 miles
- 2022 – 154,979 miles
- 2021 – 150,962 miles
- 2020 – 149,836 miles
- 2019 – 149,491 miles
- 2017 – 144,650 miles
- 2016 – 140,413 miles
- 2015 – 134,232 miles
- 2014 – 126,259 miles
- 2013 – 122,577 miles
- 2012 – 112,842 miles
- 2011 – 100,187 miles
- 2010 – 88,290 miles
- 2009 – 76,331 miles
- 2008 – 62,190 miles
- 2007 – 51,145 miles
- 2006 – 35,883 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,240 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Reverse light inoperative
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,240 miles (+1,950)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 164,240 miles
- Test number
- 871329422211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Reverse light inoperative
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,290 miles (+3,331)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 162,290 miles
- Test number
- 790373448003
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,959 miles (+3,980)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 158,959 miles
- Test number
- 599201509868
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,979 miles (+4,017)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 154,979 miles
- Test number
- 621638471675
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,962 miles (+1,126)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 150,962 miles
- Test number
- 376187207108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,836 miles (+345)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 149,836 miles
- Test number
- 790783894948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,491 miles (+4,841)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 149,491 miles
- Test number
- 187542080720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,650 miles (+4,237)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 144,650 miles
- Test number
- 389758764001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,413 miles (+6,181)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 140,413 miles
- Test number
- 733776239634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,232 miles (+176)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 134,232 miles
- Test number
- 540766186373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met with required performance adjustment or repair may be needed
Pass134,056 miles (+7,797)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 134,056 miles
- Test number
- 961500620494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,259 miles (+3,682)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 126,259 miles
- Test number
- 986540144210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,577 miles (+9,735)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 122,577 miles
- Test number
- 355179533270
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
Pass112,842 miles (+223)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 112,842 miles
- Test number
- 276834112206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,619 miles (+12,432)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,619 miles
- Test number
- 146588802220
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,187 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 100,187 miles
- Test number
- 957232301235
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteTread low inner edge n/s/r tyre
Fail100,187 miles (+11,897)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,187 miles
- Test number
- 939411901269
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteTread low inner edge n/s/r tyre
Pass88,290 miles (+11,959)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 88,290 miles
- Test number
- 793977000217
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,331 miles (+14,141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 76,331 miles
- Test number
- 374065509252
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,190 miles (+11,045)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 62,190 miles
- Test number
- 442107308283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,145 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 51,145 miles
- Test number
- 222815017226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,145 miles (+15,262)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,145 miles
- Test number
- 562593017288
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteRear brake pads low
Pass35,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 35,883 miles
- Test number
- 624695296142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,883 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,883 miles
- Test number
- 734055796169
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM03 XKE
- Does LM03 XKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 XKE is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 XKE?
- The MOT on LM03 XKE is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM03 XKE done?
- LM03 XKE was recorded at 164,240 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 6,409 miles a year.
- Has LM03 XKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 XKE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2012.
- Has the mileage on LM03 XKE ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LM03 XKE find?
- LM03 XKE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear reverse light inoperative; oil leak, but not excessive.
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