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EN54 UVU

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,944 mi
Last recorded83,944 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 UVU
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 83,940 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 73,768 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)

brake warning light on

Fail 26 Apr 2011 73,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

brake warning light on

Fail 18 Apr 2011 73,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 54,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,308 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,613 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 47,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,438 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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EN54 UVU is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,095 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 EN54 UVU, 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 21 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN54 UVU?

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What year was EN54 UVU registered?

EN54 UVU is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is EN54 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 UVU shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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