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LX53 FTC

2003 BMW 545

Gold Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,264 mi
Last recorded117,264 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 FTC
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 117,264 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 117,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 114,944 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 109,104 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,696 miles

rear tyres - tread getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,250 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 96,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine management warning light on

transmission malfunction warning light on

Fail 18 Jun 2014 96,847 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine management warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

transmission malfunction warning light on

Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,822 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,976 miles

OSF headlamp fixings cracked, but headlamp not insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 84,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

OSF headlamp fixings cracked, but headlamp not insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 73,816 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 73,816 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 60,907 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 60,907 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,567 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 45,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,948 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,921 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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LX53 FTC is a 2003 BMW 545 in Gold with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 LX53 FTC, 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 LX53 FTC registered?

LX53 FTC is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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