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EK04 ZBL

2004 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,764 mi
Last recorded134,764 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 ZBL
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 134,764 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 127,761 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 112,407 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 112,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 96,632 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 79,553 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 59,012 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 59,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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EK04 ZBL is a 2004 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EK04 ZBL, 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 EK04 ZBL registered?

EK04 ZBL is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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