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GSZ 5451

2004 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,479 mi
Last recorded125,479 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSZ 5451
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 125,479 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 118,530 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 115,026 miles

Rear Under body has surface rust.

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2023 114,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 108,691 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 108,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf large bushes in aluminium arms have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 105,185 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone inner bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear slight corrosion to rear of car

slight smoke to rear when car has been idling a while clears when revved

under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2021 105,185 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone inner bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear slight corrosion to rear of car

slight smoke to rear when car has been idling a while clears when revved

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 99,624 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,722 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 96,985 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,836 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,336 miles

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,998 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 86,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,609 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust downpipes flange securing nuts badly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn inner

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre worn inner

play in offside front steering arm inner joints

Fail 8 Feb 2014 82,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust downpipes flange securing nuts badly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn inner

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre worn inner

play in offside front steering arm inner joints

Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 69,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f slight play at steering

Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,070 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 61,041 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,637 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,551 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,340 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,465 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 18,465 miles

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

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On The Inside Edges.

Front Offside Tyre Badly Worn On The Inside.

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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GSZ 5451 is a 2004 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GSZ 5451, 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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GSZ 5451 is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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