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EK53 EKC

2003 BMW 545

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,539 mi
Last recorded9,539 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 EKC
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 9,539 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 9,143 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 8,615 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 7,584 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 6,380 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 6,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 6,288 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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EK53 EKC is a 2003 BMW 545 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 90,419 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 EK53 EKC, 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 23 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 EK53 EKC registered?

EK53 EKC is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is EK53 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 EKC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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