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GX53 VBK

2004 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,208 mi
Last recorded141,208 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VBK
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 141,208 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 138,051 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 138,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 135,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 135,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 131,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 131,737 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 127,213 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 121,663 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 116,989 miles

o/s/r lower knuckle joint slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2010 88,848 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 62,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 47,197 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,281 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,564 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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GX53 VBK is a 2004 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GX53 VBK, 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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GX53 VBK is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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