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B4 KUA

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,146 mi
Last recorded124,146 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 KUA
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 124,146 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 115,939 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 115,013 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 107,114 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 100,392 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,132 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 64,969 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 64,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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B4 KUA is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 84,839 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 B4 KUA, 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 22 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B4 KUA registered?

B4 KUA is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is B4 KUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 KUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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