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LJZ 1564

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,766 mi
Last recorded141,766 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 1564
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 141,766 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 138,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 134,369 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 134,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 124,739 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 124,732 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 118,680 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)

Offside Rear wheel been repaired

Pass 2 Feb 2015 108,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr wheel rim been repaired

Fail 30 Jan 2015 108,312 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

osr wheel rim been repaired

Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,092 miles

repair to offside rear wheel rim

Fail 19 Feb 2014 98,087 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

repair to offside rear wheel rim

Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,528 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,557 miles

limited visibility under vehicle due to protective covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,139 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 58,139 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,769 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 48,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,859 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,506 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,506 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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LJZ 1564 is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LJZ 1564, 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 LJZ 1564 registered?

LJZ 1564 is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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