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AE54 VBM

2004 BMW 545

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,593 mi
Last recorded146,593 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VBM
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 146,593 miles

18% effort to handbrake

corrosion to o/s/front to rear brake pipe

deteriation to n/s/f headlamp lens

movement to n/s/f track rod end

movement to o/s/f steering rack inner joint

oil leak from engine

rear lower wishbone bushes splitting

smoke from exhaust

tpm light on

Fail 3 May 2016 146,591 miles

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

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

18% effort to handbrake

corrosion to o/s/front to rear brake pipe

deteriation to n/s/f headlamp lens

movement to n/s/f track rod end

movement to o/s/f steering rack inner joint

oil leak from engine

rear lower wishbone bushes splitting

smoke from exhaust

tpm light on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 131,417 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 May 2014 121,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 121,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 112,960 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 112,960 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 101,137 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 89,546 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 76,266 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 59,964 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,879 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 42,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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AE54 VBM is a 2004 BMW 545 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AE54 VBM, 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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AE54 VBM is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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