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BM53 ACS

2003 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,451 mi
Last recorded125,451 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 ACS
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 125,451 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 123,009 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 123,001 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 117,530 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 112,617 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 107,325 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,963 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,633 miles

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

engine and vehicle under covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2009 88,620 miles

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

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

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

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

engine and vehicle under covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,035 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s lower swivel noisy.

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Screen chipped.

number plates covered under special notice.

Pass 29 May 2007 62,261 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 52,857 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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BM53 ACS is a 2003 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BM53 ACS, 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 BM53 ACS registered?

BM53 ACS is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BM53 ACS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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