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FD04 DHX

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,164 mi
Last recorded143,164 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 DHX
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 143,164 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 143,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 141,374 miles

Advise both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 134,843 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 134,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 128,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 128,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise both rear & o/s/f tyres bald on inner edges (front 2454018 rear 2753518)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 123,045 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 116,485 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 102,238 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 89,535 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 89,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,315 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,866 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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FD04 DHX is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FD04 DHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD04 DHX registered?

FD04 DHX is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is FD04 DHX safe to buy?

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