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DNM 688

2004 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,436 mi
Last recorded68,436 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNM 688
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 68,436 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 68,436 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 64,120 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 63,490 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 62,747 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 61,527 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,445 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,462 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 56,779 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,209 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,594 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,373 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,709 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,761 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,982 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,959 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,873 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,763 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 18,886 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 18,882 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DNM 688 is a 2004 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DNM 688, 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 DNM 688 registered?

DNM 688 is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DNM 688 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNM 688 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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