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K1 AKP

2004 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,969 mi
Last recorded88,969 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 AKP
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 88,969 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2025 86,896 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 86,032 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 69,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,972 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link boot deteriorated slightly..

Offside Front anti roll bar link boot deteriorated slightly..

Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords b/stone 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link boot deteriorated slightly..

Offside Front anti roll bar link boot deteriorated slightly..

Pass 13 Sep 2017 46,953 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,813 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,478 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,382 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,161 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,797 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,094 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 36,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,121 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 31,682 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 31,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,214 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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K1 AKP is a 2004 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K1 AKP, 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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K1 AKP is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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