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LR53 CYG

2003 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,889 mi
Last recorded128,889 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CYG
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 128,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 122,357 miles

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 122,354 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2016 111,145 miles

OIL leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 106,455 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,855 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 87,854 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,970 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 22 Aug 2013 82,964 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper 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 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 4 Oct 2012 79,282 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 78,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 72,438 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010
Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,993 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,993 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,374 miles

Front number plate has stone damage

Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,298 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,694 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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LR53 CYG is a 2003 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LR53 CYG, 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 LR53 CYG registered?

LR53 CYG is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 CYG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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