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BRU 773A

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,094 mi
Last recorded148,094 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 773A
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 148,094 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 141,216 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 128,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 119,868 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 119,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front exhaust blow

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer side light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2016 110,580 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 110,580 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BRU 773A is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BRU 773A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRU 773A registered?

BRU 773A is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BRU 773A shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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