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LB53 NYH

2003 BMW 545

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,092 mi
Last recorded36,092 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 NYH
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 36,092 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2022 24,039 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 21,763 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 20,728 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 19,449 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 18,537 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 17,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 16,763 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 15,752 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 14,547 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 13,644 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 12,468 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,444 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 10,229 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 10,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 9,093 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 8,058 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 6,548 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 5,041 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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LB53 NYH is a 2003 BMW 545 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LB53 NYH, 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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What year was LB53 NYH registered?

LB53 NYH is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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