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EO53 VFH

2003 BMW 545

Black Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,897 mi
Last recorded151,897 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 VFH
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 151,897 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 128,203 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,134 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 82,666 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 82,662 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,567 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,848 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,516 miles

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

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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EO53 VFH is a 2003 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EO53 VFH, 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 EO53 VFH registered?

EO53 VFH is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is EO53 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 VFH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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