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LB54 TFV

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,482 mi
Last recorded131,482 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 TFV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 131,482 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 131,482 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 124,715 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 116,320 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 108,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 108,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 104,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,289 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 89,287 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,760 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,814 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 TFV is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TFV, 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 LB54 TFV registered?

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

Is LB54 TFV safe to buy?

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