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373 HLK

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,799 mi
Last recorded50,799 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration373 HLK
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 50,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 50,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 49,505 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 49,505 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 48,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,910 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 47,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 46,709 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 44,603 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 42,177 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,614 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 37,114 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,031 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,090 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,916 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,471 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,837 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,853 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 11,279 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the BMW 545?

Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,978
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 382
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225
Brake pipe excessively corroded 157
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 135
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373 HLK is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 84,839 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 545 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 373 HLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 545 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 373 HLK registered?

373 HLK is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is 373 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 373 HLK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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