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B9 JJJ

2003 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,018 mi
Last recorded67,018 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 JJJ
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 67,018 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 67,018 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,064 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread peeling (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers smear

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box area (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2019 54,716 miles

full under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 54,715 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive oil around anti roll bar and under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

full under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 50,342 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 May 2018 50,342 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at sill (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at sill (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 45,259 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2017 45,259 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 41,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 from flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2015 37,732 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,767 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 23,508 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,208 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,016 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,099 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 15,262 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,845 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 9,986 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 9,158 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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B9 JJJ is a 2003 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B9 JJJ, 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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B9 JJJ is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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