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BD53 ZVV

2003 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,232 mi
Last recorded100,232 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZVV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,232 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 100,232 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 93,831 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 92,820 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,360 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 82,020 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 69,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,858 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,733 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN INSIDE EDGE 245/40/R18 93W DUNLOP

O/S/F TYRE APPROACHING LEGAL LIMIT BOLD INSIDE EDGE

Pass 7 May 2006 28,664 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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BD53 ZVV is a 2003 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BD53 ZVV, 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 BD53 ZVV registered?

BD53 ZVV is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is BD53 ZVV safe to buy?

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