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BK54 JOH

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,278 mi
Last recorded109,278 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 JOH
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2014 109,278 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

engine emiisions are slightly smokey

engine has an oil leak

engine managment light is on

front brake discs are heavily lipped

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,076 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,761 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,867 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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BK54 JOH is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK54 JOH, 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 BK54 JOH registered?

BK54 JOH is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is BK54 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK54 JOH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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