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LM53 VNX

2004 BMW 545

Grey Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,613 mi
Last recorded142,613 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 VNX
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 142,613 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 141,840 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 141,800 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessive water leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to excessive water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 136,969 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake hose craked

Nearside Front Tyre close to limit

Offside Front Tyre worn edges

Fail 5 Jan 2017 136,969 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyres close to limit

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake hose craked

Nearside Front Tyre close to limit

Offside Front Tyre worn edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 130,015 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,758 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 103,127 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,293 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 90,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,538 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 77,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,411 miles

EML on.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,598 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 53,576 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,006 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,896 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 26,238 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,702 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 VNX is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LM53 VNX, 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 VNX registered?

LM53 VNX is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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