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HK53 BHZ

2003 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,505 mi
Last recorded61,505 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BHZ
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 61,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 61,328 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 54,016 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 48,988 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

under-tray fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2017 46,041 miles

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

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

Front tyre worn inside edge

Front wiper blade poor

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under-tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 44,685 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 43,789 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,462 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,044 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,373 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 38,373 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,378 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 29,990 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,088 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,301 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,821 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,660 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 14,660 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Airbag Warning Lamp Is Illuminated

Tyre Pressure Warning Lamp Is Illuminated

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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HK53 BHZ is a 2003 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HK53 BHZ, 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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What year was HK53 BHZ registered?

HK53 BHZ is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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