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LB54 TFO

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

254,170 mi
Last recorded254,170 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 TFO
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 254,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 239,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 239,193 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 239,186 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 223,321 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush has very slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 223,315 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 190,538 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 155,329 miles

Oil leak leak down right hand side of engine ()

engine covers fitted

under covers fittted

Pass 17 Dec 2016 129,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 126,392 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 125,009 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 112,987 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 112,987 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 103,497 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 89,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,123 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,338 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 39,029 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 39,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,946 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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LB54 TFO is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB54 TFO, 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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LB54 TFO is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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