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LS04 XHV

2004 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,368 mi
Last recorded100,368 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 XHV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,368 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 97,995 miles

undertrays fitted impeding some part of inspection and black paint coating on brake pipes

Fail 22 Nov 2017 97,994 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)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

misting of oil underneath the vehicle

undertrays fitted impeding some part of inspection and black paint coating on brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 95,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,898 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 72,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

Fail 27 Nov 2012 58,529 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,078 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,774 miles

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 13 May 2010 31,791 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,156 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 25,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 18,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 13,041 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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LS04 XHV is a 2004 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LS04 XHV, 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 LS04 XHV registered?

LS04 XHV is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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