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LM53 HHZ

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,397 mi
Last recorded101,397 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 HHZ
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 101,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased (3.6.B.2c)

service over due

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 101,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

service over due

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2013 84,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 82,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 82,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside door mirror glass and cover damaged.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,661 miles

Engine management light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 58,352 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 51,395 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,395 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,198 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 40,042 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,662 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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LM53 HHZ is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LM53 HHZ, 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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LM53 HHZ is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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