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BN04 VPV

2004 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,188 mi
Last recorded115,188 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 VPV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 115,188 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 110,403 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2011 110,403 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2010 110,397 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 90,751 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,443 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,659 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,590 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,715 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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BN04 VPV is a 2004 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN04 VPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 VPV registered?

BN04 VPV is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BN04 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 VPV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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