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LM53 KRX

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,953 mi
Last recorded167,953 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 KRX
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 167,953 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 147,495 miles

Front Brake Disc's Worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake Disc's Worn

Fail 2 Dec 2010 146,633 miles

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

Front Brake Disc's Worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake Disc's Worn

Pass 5 Dec 2009 124,629 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 103,361 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 81,033 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 81,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 58,911 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 KRX is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 90,419 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 LM53 KRX, 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 23 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM53 KRX registered?

LM53 KRX is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is LM53 KRX safe to buy?

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