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FN03 BTV

2003 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,931 mi
Last recorded94,931 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 BTV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,931 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,952 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,748 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 85,521 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 85,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 79,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,909 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,156 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,939 miles

wear in nearside lower track control arm bush

Fail 9 Aug 2010 70,926 miles

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

wear in nearside lower track control arm bush

Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,580 miles

parking brake effort at only just above minimum required efficiency

Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,434 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake reserve travel close to limit

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit on inner edge

offside and nearside rear and offside front tyres tread very close to legal limit and worn badly on edges

Fail 17 Jun 2008 50,419 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit on inner edge

offside and nearside rear and offside front tyres tread very close to legal limit and worn badly on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2007 39,814 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,099 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 21,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,997 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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FN03 BTV is a 2003 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN03 BTV, 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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FN03 BTV is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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