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GV53 FTU

2003 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,041 mi
Last recorded146,041 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 FTU
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2014 146,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2014 146,041 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2013 132,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 113,785 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 113,784 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 92,312 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,902 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,655 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 12 Mar 2008 30,635 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 28,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2007 28,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,964 miles

Nearside Front 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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GV53 FTU is a 2003 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 90,419 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 GV53 FTU, 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 23 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV53 FTU registered?

GV53 FTU is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is GV53 FTU safe to buy?

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