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LF53 SKD

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,626 mi
Last recorded75,626 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 SKD
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 75,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 61,131 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,752 miles

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under guards

Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,373 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 38,650 miles

EML on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,472 miles

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

both front tyre cracking but not too cords

both front tyres wearing on inner edge 245/40/18 93w

Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,463 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,904 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 34,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

wipers smearing screen

Fail 14 Feb 2011 33,954 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

wipers smearing screen

Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,042 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,520 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,857 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 17,415 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 SKD is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF53 SKD registered?

LF53 SKD is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is LF53 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 SKD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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