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BSZ 545

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

216,697 mi
Last recorded216,697 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 545
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 216,697 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 211,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 206,370 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 200,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 192,284 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 180,090 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 165,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 152,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 141,733 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 136,658 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 133,445 miles

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

front exhaust nuts corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 126,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 119,728 miles

slight play in offside rear lower suspension arm bush

Pass 16 Aug 2012 113,690 miles

slight play in offside rear loweer hub bush

Pass 28 Jul 2011 106,590 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 91,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 74,625 miles

corrosion/wear on both inner edges of brake discs

excess under floor covering

Pass 9 Aug 2008 64,565 miles

both front inner discs wearing and slight corrosion ok yet

Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,919 miles

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

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

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

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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BSZ 545 is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BSZ 545, 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 BSZ 545 registered?

BSZ 545 is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 7 August 2004.

Is BSZ 545 safe to buy?

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