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LR54 HKG

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,762 mi
Last recorded122,762 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 HKG
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 122,762 miles

Exhaust noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2020 119,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainfeeds (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 117,754 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2019 111,971 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 108,133 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,115 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,380 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,397 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 91,955 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,585 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 80,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 80,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

offside rear seat belt locking mechanism difficult to engage without assistance?

Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,896 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 66,316 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 59,738 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 59,728 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 43,952 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre tread

wipers smearing screen

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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LR54 HKG is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LR54 HKG, 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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LR54 HKG is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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