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B13 PHM

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,889 mi
Last recorded176,889 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 PHM
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 176,889 miles

Hand brake low effort Engine has oil leak Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2017 175,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 70,919 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 165,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 155,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 133,782 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 110,293 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,684 miles

both rear tyres on 4mm max.

chrosion around both rear sub frame mounts, no holes.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,062 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 82,953 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,054 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 73,054 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,169 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,871 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,660 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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B13 PHM is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B13 PHM, 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 B13 PHM registered?

B13 PHM is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is B13 PHM safe to buy?

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