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HV54 FUY

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,707 mi
Last recorded127,707 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 FUY
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 127,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 115,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 107,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and os rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 105,910 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 105,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 98,646 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 90,680 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 90,680 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,752 miles

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

Rubber Boots Missing On O/S/R Caliper Sliders.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 73,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 63,642 miles

osf ball joint boot cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2014 63,642 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

osf ball joint boot cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,798 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 56,798 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,895 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,303 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,784 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,020 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,086 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,553 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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HV54 FUY is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HV54 FUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV54 FUY registered?

HV54 FUY is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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