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BC04 GVT

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,156 mi
Last recorded201,156 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 GVT
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 201,156 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 195,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 188,656 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 180,256 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 169,859 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted & Under-Tray Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 21 Oct 2015 162,412 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 156,834 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 156,830 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 150,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 150,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 141,578 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 141,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 133,063 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 120,742 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 109,490 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 97,458 miles

some movement to nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint and front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 14 Nov 2007 86,142 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 75,244 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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BC04 GVT is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BC04 GVT, 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 BC04 GVT registered?

BC04 GVT is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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