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LX54 OAC

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,796 mi
Last recorded147,796 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 OAC
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2019 147,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 138,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 133,973 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 124,849 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 110,654 miles

front brake discs worn & wearing thin

Fail 25 Mar 2015 110,651 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs worn & wearing thin

Pass 3 Mar 2014 105,378 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,750 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 77,484 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,156 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,378 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 64,293 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,880 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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LX54 OAC is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX54 OAC, 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 LX54 OAC registered?

LX54 OAC is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is LX54 OAC safe to buy?

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