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DH53 CVS

2004 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,427 mi
Last recorded117,427 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 CVS
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 117,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 117,331 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 114,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 114,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 111,481 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 111,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 108,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 103,807 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 92,396 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 82,158 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 75,601 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 73,922 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,645 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,375 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,525 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,915 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,350 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 65,326 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,692 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,376 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 54,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,943 miles

Offside Rear 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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DH53 CVS is a 2004 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DH53 CVS, 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 DH53 CVS registered?

DH53 CVS is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is DH53 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH53 CVS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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