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H6 VKG

2003 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,882 mi
Last recorded167,882 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 VKG
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 167,882 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Slightly lagging in operation (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively @ LIMIT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 164,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm forward bush @ LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 151,294 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very low + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 151,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very low + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 149,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer cv boot greasy

Pass 30 Dec 2021 142,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emits blue smoke when revved

fuel cap seal starting to perish

both front coil springs incorrectly seated

Fail 21 Dec 2021 142,805 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emits blue smoke when revved

fuel cap seal starting to perish

both front coil springs incorrectly seated

Pass 30 Nov 2020 140,847 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 140,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 136,490 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 136,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 125,944 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 120,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 112,012 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2016 111,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 108,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 99,519 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,963 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 87,445 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2011 87,445 miles

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

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)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2010 76,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,164 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,965 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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H6 VKG is a 2003 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 H6 VKG, 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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H6 VKG is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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