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M5 YMY

2003 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,927 mi
Last recorded132,927 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 YMY
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 132,927 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 132,315 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 126,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 126,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 120,101 miles

Nail in front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

slight damage to engine undertray

Fail 8 Apr 2014 120,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

slight damage to engine undertray

Pass 13 Apr 2013 105,910 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 103,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,600 miles

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

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

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

undertray and under-body covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 92,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,676 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,884 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,217 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,549 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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M5 YMY is a 2003 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M5 YMY, 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 M5 YMY registered?

M5 YMY is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is M5 YMY safe to buy?

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