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MK04 WCG

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

201,856 mi
Last recorded201,856 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 WCG
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 201,856 miles

Exhaust noisy modified system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 195,615 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 190,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 295,973 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nut missing from front exhaust to mid section joint-not blowing

Fail 11 Jun 2021 295,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush on lock. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush on lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nut missing from front exhaust to mid section joint-not blowing

Pass 16 Jun 2020 180,211 miles

condition of wishbone bushes

Fail 29 Jan 2020 180,195 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheating and excessive smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to open fuel flap to check fuel cap seal

Pass 11 Mar 2019 177,885 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 169,044 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 163,579 miles

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2016 147,114 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 147,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 125,974 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 111,301 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,915 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 97,915 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 93,323 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 93,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

difficult to open fuel door

oil leaking onto offside lower arm bush

Pass 19 Feb 2011 88,676 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 85,516 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,242 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2009 72,298 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,192 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,145 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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MK04 WCG is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MK04 WCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK04 WCG registered?

MK04 WCG is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is MK04 WCG safe to buy?

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