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GP04 FFT

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,717 mi
Last recorded124,717 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 FFT
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 124,717 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 124,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 119,077 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 113,513 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,494 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 5 Oct 2016 104,828 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2016 104,828 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 97,911 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 95,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,775 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,372 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,662 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 66,774 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 10 Jun 2011 66,774 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011 66,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 57,707 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 48,721 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,038 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)

handbrake requires adjustment

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 14 May 2007 28,831 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 28,831 miles

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)

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer

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 FFT is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

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

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