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LM04 VTA

2004 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,008 mi
Last recorded163,008 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 VTA
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 163,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 160,092 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 3 Jul 2018 155,310 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 146,423 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 145,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 132,187 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 16 May 2015 115,989 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 103,671 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 103,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 95,597 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 21 May 2013 95,597 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 25 May 2012 86,120 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Pass 18 May 2011 78,794 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 66,629 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 47,847 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 47,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 30,633 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,056 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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LM04 VTA is a 2004 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM04 VTA, 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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LM04 VTA is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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