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A15 BWT

2003 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,391 mi
Last recorded147,391 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BWT
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 147,391 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 130,057 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 122,099 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 115,020 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 115,004 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,017 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,279 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 82,083 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 91,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,009 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 67,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

HANDBRAKE AND REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,446 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,636 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 44,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2006 33,271 miles

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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A15 BWT is a 2003 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 90,419 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 545 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 BWT, 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 23 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 BWT registered?

A15 BWT is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is A15 BWT safe to buy?

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