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GM04 ZFC

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,016 mi
Last recorded114,016 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 ZFC
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,016 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2019 105,207 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 105,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 97,686 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,660 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,490 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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GM04 ZFC is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GM04 ZFC, 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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GM04 ZFC is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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