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BD54 CGG

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,755 mi
Last recorded128,755 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 CGG
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 128,755 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Aug 2013 128,755 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 119,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread very low on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 106,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 20 Jul 2010 88,765 miles

Both front tyre inner edges have no tread left.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2010 88,757 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front tyre inner edges have no tread left.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 68,477 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,667 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 57,518 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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BD54 CGG is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,095 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD54 CGG, 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 21 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD54 CGG registered?

BD54 CGG is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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