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BX53 FZO

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,702 mi
Last recorded112,702 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 FZO
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 112,702 miles

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

Rear undercarriage rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2023 110,715 miles

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

Rear undercarriage rusty

Fail 23 Dec 2022 110,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Tinted (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Tinted (0.1 (d))

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

Oil Leak

Rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 168,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Undercarriage rusty

Side sills covered in plastic unable to inspect

Pass 12 Dec 2020 102,134 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 102,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,821 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 101,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 95,239 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2016 89,847 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,664 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 81,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,126 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,524 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 61,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,787 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,963 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,045 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 17,784 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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BX53 FZO is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BX53 FZO, 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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BX53 FZO is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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