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KB54 VPZ

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,464 mi
Last recorded150,464 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 VPZ
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 150,464 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2017 150,442 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 144,451 miles

Front brake pads worn

N/s/r brake binding

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 144,451 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front brake pads worn

N/s/r brake binding

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 144,432 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front brake pads worn

N/s/r brake binding

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 136,410 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 136,114 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 126,277 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges

n/s front shock absorber moist

wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2013 113,263 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 103,444 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,021 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 30 Dec 2009 76,674 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 61,471 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,981 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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KB54 VPZ is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,095 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 KB54 VPZ, 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 21 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KB54 VPZ registered?

KB54 VPZ is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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