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LD04 XUH

2004 BMW 545

Black Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,770 mi
Last recorded135,770 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 XUH
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 135,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 120,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,117 miles

nearside rear sill damaged

play in rear suspension arms both sides

play in steering both sides

rear c.v joints leaking

Fail 3 Jan 2018 100,085 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear sill damaged

play in rear suspension arms both sides

play in steering both sides

rear c.v joints leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,145 miles

front discs worn

handbrake travel

slight wear nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

slight weep offside front shocker

Pass 29 Jan 2015 90,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake hoses slightly worn. n/s rear tyre has slight cracks on wall. n/s rear lower suspension arm bush/ball joint has slight play. n/s rear upper suspension arm ball joint slight play.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 86,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake hoses slightly worn. n/s rear tyre has slight cracks on wall. n/s rear lower suspension arm bush/ball joint has slight play. n/s rear upper suspension arm ball joint slight play.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 78,390 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 78,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 71,213 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 60,441 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,116 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,504 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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LD04 XUH is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LD04 XUH, 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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LD04 XUH is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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