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HX04 CFV

2004 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,313 mi
Last recorded108,313 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 CFV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 108,313 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 108,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,805 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,183 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,363 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,008 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 86,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,961 miles

Deep cut to offside front tyre tread

Exhaust emitting smoke

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Tyres perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 61,212 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 61,212 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 54,914 miles

Front wipers poor

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2012 54,914 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2011 51,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 48,720 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 40,777 miles

rear brake pads are becoming heavily worn

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,790 miles

o/s rear tyre worn

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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HX04 CFV is a 2004 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HX04 CFV, 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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HX04 CFV is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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