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L555 WLL

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,484 mi
Last recorded123,484 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 WLL
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 123,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 120,983 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 117,808 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 115,184 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 110,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 106,320 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,707 miles

ENG OIL LEAK

Front HEADLAMPS OPAQUE LENSES PATTER OK

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

Nearside Rear DRIVESHAFT OUTER JOINT WEEPING OIL

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 104,707 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ENG OIL LEAK

Front HEADLAMPS OPAQUE LENSES PATTER OK

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

Nearside Rear DRIVESHAFT OUTER JOINT WEEPING OIL

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 103,325 miles

Nearside Rear Metal cap at the end of the cv gaiter is leaking.

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 103,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Metal cap at the end of the cv gaiter is leaking.

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,583 miles

oil leak off side front

Fail 5 Jan 2016 101,580 miles

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

oil leak off side front

Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,553 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,220 miles

offside rear tyre on 3.5mm

slight corrosion on rear under side of car

Fail 6 Jan 2014 92,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

offside rear tyre on 3.5mm

slight corrosion on rear under side of car

Pass 28 Dec 2012 88,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 85,092 miles

oil all around under tray

very slight roughness/ knocking in steering

Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,127 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 74,238 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 74,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,256 miles

n/s headlamp securing bracket cracked

Pass 1 May 2008 51,212 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)

both front tyres showing signs of age cracks and small cuts

Pass 9 May 2007 44,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,865 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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L555 WLL is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 90,419 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 L555 WLL, 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 23 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L555 WLL is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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