MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
parking brake efficiency only just met 16%
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
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)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear tyre inner wall -- damage evident-- tyre cord not exposed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 545?
Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LM53 OCY is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 OCY, 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 LM53 OCY registered?
LM53 OCY is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 19 January 2004.
Is LM53 OCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for LM53 OCY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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