MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
N/S/F Tyre worn on edges
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AE54 VBM registered?
AE54 VBM is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 21 October 2004.
Is AE54 VBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE54 VBM 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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