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HF54 LYP

2004 BMW 545

Grey Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,553 mi
Last recorded138,553 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 LYP
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 138,553 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 124,842 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 119,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 119,468 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 110,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 27 Oct 2011 99,388 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 88,603 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 88,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,896 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 74,894 miles

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

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

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 13 Oct 2008 63,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 52,004 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HF54 LYP is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HF54 LYP, 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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What year was HF54 LYP registered?

HF54 LYP is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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