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GP53 VGR

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,982 mi
Last recorded167,982 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 VGR
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 167,982 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 167,982 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 164,210 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 17 Aug 2015 164,210 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 29 May 2014 160,772 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 160,709 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 155,944 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 151,698 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 151,688 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 145,833 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 145,833 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 136,394 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 114,792 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 87,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 57,462 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 57,453 miles

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

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

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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GP53 VGR is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GP53 VGR, 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 GP53 VGR registered?

GP53 VGR is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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