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CA54 FWY

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,806 mi
Last recorded69,806 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 FWY
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 69,806 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 67,053 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 64,272 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 64,247 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 60,426 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 60,409 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,346 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,980 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 50,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 48,313 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,143 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 45,016 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,544 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 35,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 35,538 miles

n/s/r brake disc rusty

slight brake judder front brakes

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,384 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,377 miles

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2009 35,359 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,183 miles

unable to check under of car due to large coverings

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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CA54 FWY is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA54 FWY, 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 CA54 FWY registered?

CA54 FWY is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is CA54 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA54 FWY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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