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HG54 LRZ

2004 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,141 mi
Last recorded131,141 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 LRZ
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted and engine covers

Fail 27 Feb 2020 131,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted and engine covers

Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,919 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and split, replacement advised.

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and split, replacement advised.

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,152 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)

Nearside Front Tyre perished and split, replacement advised.

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and split, replacement advised.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,291 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 82,658 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 81,548 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 79,893 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear wheel, inner rim has a possible slight crack

Pass 23 May 2012 74,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 66,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 May 2010 59,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 52,664 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 45,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,336 miles

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

plastic from front of number plate starting to come away

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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HG54 LRZ is a 2004 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HG54 LRZ, 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 HG54 LRZ registered?

HG54 LRZ is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is HG54 LRZ safe to buy?

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