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GK53 KHZ

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,864 mi
Last recorded142,864 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 KHZ
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 142,864 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 142,863 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 136,795 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 16 Sep 2015 126,691 miles

oil leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,484 miles

oil leaks

play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2014 111,484 miles

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

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

oil leaks

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,615 miles

oil leak underside covering panel.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 84,301 miles

Air bag warning light is on

Engine management light is on.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 84,301 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Air bag warning light is on

Engine management light is on.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,485 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 77,485 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 69,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

aibbag light stay on

oil leek under factory fitted tray.

Fail 20 May 2010 69,769 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

aibbag light stay on

oil leek under factory fitted tray.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,346 miles

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

engine oil leeking badly under sump area cant see due to f/fitted under tray.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,216 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 7 Mar 2008 55,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag warning light on

Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,562 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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GK53 KHZ is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GK53 KHZ, 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.

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GK53 KHZ is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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