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LD53 OTR

2003 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,093 mi
Last recorded117,093 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 OTR
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 117,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 106,596 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,619 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 101,776 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 100,221 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,013 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 97,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,110 miles

covers over testable items

oil leak

water leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 94,110 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

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

covers over testable items

oil leak

water leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,886 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,271 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,169 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 48,705 miles

adv-genral oil leaks'

adv-slight body cill damag nsf.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 39,170 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 39,157 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 26,835 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 19,663 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 11,308 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 11,262 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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LD53 OTR is a 2003 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LD53 OTR, 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 LD53 OTR registered?

LD53 OTR is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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