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LD54 NXT

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,013 mi
Last recorded136,013 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 NXT
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 136,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 126,332 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 123,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 119,526 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 119,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 119,299 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 118,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 114,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 109,220 miles

under tray's fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,167 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 104,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,552 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 98,041 miles

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

Various protective under trays fitted making full inspection difficult

Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,356 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,925 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,334 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,375 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 75,375 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 65,607 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,863 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,519 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,214 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,343 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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LD54 NXT is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 LD54 NXT, 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 LD54 NXT registered?

LD54 NXT is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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