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B19 OMW

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

165,899 mi
Last recorded165,899 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 OMW
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 165,899 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 163,432 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 155,001 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 154,997 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 64,274 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 151,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 149,411 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 146,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 145,758 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 138,347 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 130,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 118,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 104,687 miles

heavy engine oil leak under car

Pass 21 Sep 2007 92,894 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 92,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 73,403 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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B19 OMW is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B19 OMW, 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 B19 OMW registered?

B19 OMW is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is B19 OMW safe to buy?

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