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KV04 BGF

2004 BMW 545

Silver Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,542 mi
Last recorded144,542 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 BGF
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 144,542 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 133,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021 128,667 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 May 2021 128,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 122,735 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 26 May 2020 122,734 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 May 2019 118,131 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 118,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 112,633 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 112,633 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 101,195 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 101,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,157 miles

covers inhibit the view of some testable items

steering is heavy for this type of vehicle

the underneath of the engine is covered in oil

Fail 17 Mar 2016 94,155 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor image (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside parking brake has poor performance

covers inhibit the view of some testable items

steering is heavy for this type of vehicle

the underneath of the engine is covered in oil

Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 88,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 88,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,851 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 43,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,431 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,723 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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KV04 BGF is a 2004 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KV04 BGF, 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 KV04 BGF registered?

KV04 BGF is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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