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CP51 JMP

2004 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,403 mi
Last recorded143,403 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 JMP
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 143,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 142,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 141,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 140,733 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 140,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 138,639 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 138,639 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 135,499 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 129,031 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 122,872 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 116,870 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 110,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 105,289 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 99,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 93,084 miles

SRS MIL On

Fail 27 Nov 2012 93,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

SRS MIL On

Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,388 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 82,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 77,633 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,518 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 51,657 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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CP51 JMP is a 2004 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CP51 JMP, 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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CP51 JMP is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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