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BN54 NHZ

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,407 mi
Last recorded116,407 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 NHZ
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 116,407 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 116,394 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 115,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 115,162 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 112,601 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 110,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn in poor condition 245/40/18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn in poor condition 245/40/18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 107,260 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement under braking nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 107,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement under braking nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 103,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,288 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 97,288 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,754 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 90,749 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured INNER RIM (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ABOVE SUBFRAME (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,551 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 85,551 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear 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)

brake effort barely meets requirements

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,537 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 75,612 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

brake pad warning on

Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,062 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,311 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,589 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 50,589 miles

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

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,303 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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BN54 NHZ is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BN54 NHZ, 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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BN54 NHZ is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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