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MF54 UUC

2004 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

145,928 mi
Last recorded145,928 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 UUC
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 145,928 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 143,823 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 136,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Passenger side of windscreen has small crack/chip in the bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 136,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Bottom suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Passenger side of windscreen has small crack/chip in the bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 126,810 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 125,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 124,505 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 124,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 122,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 117,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Wearing On Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 111,738 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 111,596 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,031 miles

Excess smoke after long idle. Passed emissions test

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 106,031 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing Thrust arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing Thrust arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Excess smoke after long idle. Passed emissions test

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 101,553 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 101,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nuts missing/corroded on exhaust system but still secure

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 88,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,268 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 70,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,869 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,461 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,399 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 46,399 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,240 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,383 miles

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

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

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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MF54 UUC is a 2004 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MF54 UUC, 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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MF54 UUC is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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