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AP53 DLE

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,289 mi
Last recorded125,289 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DLE
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 125,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Nearside & offside (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 110,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,228 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,439 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,568 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,568 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,502 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,875 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre lap belt missing

Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,376 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2007 26,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,115 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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AP53 DLE is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AP53 DLE, 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 AP53 DLE registered?

AP53 DLE is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is AP53 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 DLE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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