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LF54 EUY

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,118 mi
Last recorded106,118 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 EUY
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 106,118 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,041 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 105,041 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,980 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2020 92,513 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 90,713 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 88,749 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,587 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes corroded at flex connection - both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs outer face corroded / pitted - both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 86,587 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes corroded at flex connection - both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs outer face corroded / pitted - both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 84,453 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 81,969 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,561 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 75,018 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 69,205 miles

engine management light on

windscreen washers weak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,426 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 63,426 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,400 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 49,782 miles

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

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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LF54 EUY is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LF54 EUY, 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 LF54 EUY registered?

LF54 EUY is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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