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EN53 HNP

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,537 mi
Last recorded147,537 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HNP
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 147,537 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 147,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 145,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 145,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 141,712 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 138,545 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated not effecting beam image.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated (not effecting rear view)

Offside headlamp lense deteriorated (not effecting beam image)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 138,545 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated not effecting beam image.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated (not effecting rear view)

Offside headlamp lense deteriorated (not effecting beam image)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 135,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2018 135,738 miles

Electronic power steering not working Active steering fault light on dash (2.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Plastic undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2017 134,098 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 134,098 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 122,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 95,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 58,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 53,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,032 miles

Nearside front brake pads worn down to apx 2mm.

Offside front brake pads worn down to apx 3mm.

Offside front tyre worn inner quarter and very close to legal limit

Rear brake pads worn down to apx 3mm thickness.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,947 miles

Front brake pads worn down to apx. 4mm.

Offside front tyre wearing inside quarter.

Rear brake pads worn down to apx. 4mm

Pass 7 Dec 2007 33,759 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,664 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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EN53 HNP is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 EN53 HNP, 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.

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EN53 HNP is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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