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MJ54 HXG

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,867 mi
Last recorded149,867 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 HXG
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 149,867 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 148,335 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 144,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 139,206 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

may need the o/s front forward suspension arm.

Fail 29 Jul 2021 139,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

may need the o/s front forward suspension arm.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 138,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 132,998 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 126,070 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 121,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to Offside front and nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 114,407 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bracke slightly binding

Pass 23 May 2014 104,498 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner

Engine MIL lit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 104,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake disc surfaces rusted over due to low vehicle usage

Engine MIL lit

Front tyres wearing on inner

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 102,607 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 100,519 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 95,741 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 95,733 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,890 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 82,839 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 62,126 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MJ54 HXG is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MJ54 HXG, 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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MJ54 HXG is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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