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J14 YTE

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,810 mi
Last recorded122,810 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 YTE
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 122,810 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside mirror glass dicoloured

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 122,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside mirror glass dicoloured

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 121,217 miles

Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 18 Aug 2021 121,216 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 17 Feb 2020 119,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 119,711 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 117,951 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 117,137 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 113,894 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 113,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,704 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 110,704 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,643 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,731 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 100,221 miles

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

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,280 miles

Advise offside front tyre low on inner edge and also cracking.

Advise water pump noisey.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 88,697 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 88,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 85,352 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 79,400 miles

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

Fail 2 Jul 2008 79,400 miles

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

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,536 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 53,405 miles

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

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

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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J14 YTE is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J14 YTE, 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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J14 YTE is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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