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GP04 FFR

2004 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,127 mi
Last recorded135,127 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 FFR
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 135,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 129,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 129,677 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 123,491 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 123,491 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 115,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,797 miles

front brake discs worn and brake pads appear low requires closer inspection

n/s rear tyre worn to 2.5mm and o/s rear tyre worn to 3.5mm

o/s front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2013 110,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs worn and brake pads appear low requires closer inspection

n/s rear tyre worn to 2.5mm and o/s rear tyre worn to 3.5mm

o/s front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 104,879 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 102,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 93,058 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 92,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 82,489 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,386 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 58,687 miles

front registration plate cracked but secure

rear registration plate digits fading

Pass 17 May 2007 49,232 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 49,232 miles

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

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

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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GP04 FFR is a 2004 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GP04 FFR, 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 GP04 FFR registered?

GP04 FFR is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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