MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,264 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres - tread getting low
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
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 545?
Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LX53 FTC safe to buy?
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