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KD04 VLP

2004 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,193 mi
Last recorded89,193 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD04 VLP
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 89,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread depth also low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 86,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 86,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,942 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 83,942 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2023 81,998 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 80,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,370 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 79,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,950 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 76,947 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met,appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,971 miles

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 72,971 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 5 May 2017 69,434 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,219 miles

condensation to n/s/f indicator/ headlamp

cut to n/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach cord

strong advise wear to n/s/r rear upper suspension arm outer joint

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,407 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,502 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,000 miles

n/s/r top lower arm of suspension has slight play in outer ball joint

Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,348 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,494 miles

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge and starting to crack in treads

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,166 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,858 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 30,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,767 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,729 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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KD04 VLP is a 2004 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KD04 VLP, 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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What year was KD04 VLP registered?

KD04 VLP is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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