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DY54 VSL

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,995 mi
Last recorded144,995 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 VSL
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 144,995 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 127,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2014 127,251 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 122,572 miles

Bootlid does not close completely, however it is secure when closed

Front tyre wear, blocks are begining to step

offside front steering arm as slight play in inner joint

oil level low

Fail 12 Dec 2013 122,503 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front tyre wear, blocks are begining to step

offside front steering arm as slight play in inner joint

oil level low

Pass 14 Dec 2012 116,605 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 111,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 97,867 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 97,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 82,819 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 67,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,083 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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DY54 VSL is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY54 VSL, 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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What year was DY54 VSL registered?

DY54 VSL is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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