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L3 GPP

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,266 mi
Last recorded92,266 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 GPP
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 92,266 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 91,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 86,869 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 85,325 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 82,343 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 70,114 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box mount broken

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,455 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,996 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 61,862 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,242 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 55,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 50,484 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 44,993 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 31,361 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,342 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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L3 GPP is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L3 GPP, 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 L3 GPP registered?

L3 GPP is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is L3 GPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 GPP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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