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AV53 YEK

2003 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,286 mi
Last recorded99,286 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YEK
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 99,286 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,638 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 90,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,737 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,190 miles

Corrosion around rear subframe

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,918 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 62,689 miles

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose slight perish

Offside Rear flexible brake hose slight perish

Pass 23 Sep 2016 52,232 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 52,231 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 49,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 49,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,619 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 45,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,466 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,889 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 36,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,892 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,277 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 26,277 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,441 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 13,785 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 10,261 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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AV53 YEK is a 2003 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AV53 YEK, 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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AV53 YEK is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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