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BK04 FSJ

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,355 mi
Last recorded117,355 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 FSJ
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 117,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 117,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 May 2016 113,072 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2015 106,121 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 104,055 miles

245/35/20 X 2 FRONTS

275/30/20 X 2 REARS

AFTER MARKET ALLOYS FITTED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/14

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 104,055 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

245/35/20 X 2 FRONTS

275/30/20 X 2 REARS

AFTER MARKET ALLOYS FITTED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NOISE WHEN PB APPLIED??

O/SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/14

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 98,463 miles

o,s front tyre worn on inside edge

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2013 98,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o,s front tyre worn on inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,103 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,175 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 92,141 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 86,836 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,918 miles

advise nail in n/s front tyre

advise nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,347 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,186 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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BK04 FSJ is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BK04 FSJ, 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 BK04 FSJ registered?

BK04 FSJ is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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