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ML53 KXE

2003 BMW 545

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

279,964 mi
Last recorded279,964 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 KXE
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 279,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 279,895 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2015 263,717 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 149,392 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 135,877 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Feb 2012 130,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2010 119,209 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 102,661 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 89,998 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 74,279 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,497 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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ML53 KXE is a 2003 BMW 545 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ML53 KXE, 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 ML53 KXE registered?

ML53 KXE is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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