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HF04 VYE

2004 BMW 545

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,246 mi
Last recorded176,246 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VYE
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 176,246 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 176,046 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2020 176,045 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 172,407 miles

Offside rack end slight play

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 172,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rack end slight play

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 162,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 162,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 93y run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 155,133 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 141,768 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2015 136,666 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 158,479 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 128,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 122,555 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 109,708 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 100,362 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 91,039 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 85,138 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 85,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2008 73,106 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 57,365 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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HF04 VYE is a 2004 BMW 545 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HF04 VYE, 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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HF04 VYE is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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