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LO04 HCL

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

57,545 mi
Last recorded57,545 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 HCL
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 57,545 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 56,990 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 56,396 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 56,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 55,140 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 54,530 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil leak.

Fail 4 Dec 2020 53,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil leak.

Pass 3 Jan 2020 52,543 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 49,840 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 49,808 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,012 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 47,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Flickers (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 42,476 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,727 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 40,714 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 40,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,190 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,128 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 34,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine light on.

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 30,001 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Dec 2012 20,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 15,869 miles

damage to windcsreen in zone a outside drivers view of road

slight buckle in nearside front wheel

Pass 11 Jan 2011 10,863 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 10,689 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 9,791 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,376 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 6,849 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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LO04 HCL is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LO04 HCL, 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 LO04 HCL registered?

LO04 HCL is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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