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AY53 NXT

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,092 mi
Last recorded128,092 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NXT
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 128,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both rear front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 125,929 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 122,048 miles

Front headlamps faded

Fail 20 Jul 2019 122,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamps faded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 117,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 117,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 111,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 106,640 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 106,617 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 102,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,953 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 96,953 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 88,052 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 85,416 miles

n/s/r suspension front tye rod outer ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 82,709 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 80,183 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 77,408 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 70,904 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 64,932 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)

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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AY53 NXT is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY53 NXT, 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 AY53 NXT registered?

AY53 NXT is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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