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GV04 KYN

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,219 mi
Last recorded129,219 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 KYN
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 129,219 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe along inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to the rear flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 111,738 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 111,715 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 102,328 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 102,523 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,195 miles

vehicle undertray

Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,315 miles

Both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

WRONG PAS FULID IN SYSTEM.

batter poss terminal cover missing under bonnet.

light damge to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall.

o/s/r jacking block missing.

one exhaust mounting not fitted correctly.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,771 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 66,393 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 60,656 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,656 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,169 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,707 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,339 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 43,339 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,838 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,822 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,149 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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GV04 KYN is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GV04 KYN, 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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GV04 KYN is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 2 May 2004.

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