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LF53 NFC

2003 BMW 545

Grey Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

112,503 mi
Last recorded112,503 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 NFC
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 112,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corrosion and front to rear trim fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 2.8-3mm

Pass 7 Feb 2024 111,885 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside of fuel tank pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 111,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover damage/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside of fuel tank pipes corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect minor and minor staining (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 108,330 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 108,103 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 107,796 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 105,229 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,608 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,072 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight noise at N/S/F wheel bearing when wheel spun

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,523 miles

Advise both rear tyres are worn on inner edges.

Advise n/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noisey when rotated.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 67,772 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 60,194 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,599 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,060 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 42,233 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 24 Mar 2007 33,954 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,240 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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LF53 NFC is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LF53 NFC, 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 LF53 NFC registered?

LF53 NFC is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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