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LR53 WRW

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,208 mi
Last recorded110,208 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 WRW
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 110,208 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 109,643 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 106,559 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,846 miles

full under try fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2019 95,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

full under try fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 85,861 miles

under body covered

Pass 18 Jun 2017 73,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jun 2017 71,744 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,122 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 51,232 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 47,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 44,551 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,325 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,579 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 35,317 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 35,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,012 miles

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

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 24 Apr 2009 26,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,194 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,792 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 10,352 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 WRW is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR53 WRW registered?

LR53 WRW is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is LR53 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 WRW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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