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LR04 KZD

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,186 mi
Last recorded168,186 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 KZD
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 168,186 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 168,095 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 150,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 150,878 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 141,744 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv/bearing has slight leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 141,744 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv/bearing has slight leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 131,162 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 131,162 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Apr 2016 121,027 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front side wall cut

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre side wall cut (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cut

Offside Front tyre side wall cut

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 121,027 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front side wall cut

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre side wall cut (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cut

Offside Front tyre side wall cut

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 104,947 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.SMOKE FROM EXHAUST.EMISSONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO LIMITS.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 90,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,584 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 64,432 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 64,430 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,828 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,610 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,650 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,274 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,904 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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LR04 KZD is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR04 KZD, 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 LR04 KZD registered?

LR04 KZD is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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