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GL04 FUP

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,646 mi
Last recorded129,646 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 FUP
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 129,646 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2012 129,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2011 113,679 miles

evidence of front tyres fouling inner arch trim

front pads low

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2011 113,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

evidence of front tyres fouling inner arch trim

front pads low

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2010 110,134 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 107,947 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 105,048 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 105,044 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2007 87,712 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

chip to screen

handbrake travel

offside front shock absorber soft

rear pads worn

Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,712 miles

both front tyres starting to wear inner edge

chip to screen

handbrake travel

offside front shock absorber soft

rear pads worn

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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GL04 FUP is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL04 FUP, 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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What year was GL04 FUP registered?

GL04 FUP is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is GL04 FUP safe to buy?

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