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MW04 PUV

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,398 mi
Last recorded164,398 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 PUV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 164,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted limited inspection

Fail 16 May 2019 164,380 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted limited inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2018 155,692 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 10 Feb 2017 144,509 miles

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

engine covers and under covers fitted obsuring some parts

Fail 9 Feb 2017 144,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under covers fitted obsuring some parts

Pass 8 Feb 2016 131,302 miles

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

centre rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat being fitted

engine bay and under side of vehicle fitted with covers not allowing full inpection

Fail 3 Feb 2016 131,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has bolt in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

centre rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat being fitted

engine bay and under side of vehicle fitted with covers not allowing full inpection

Pass 10 Feb 2015 119,162 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 119,134 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 105,085 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 105,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 95,629 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 81,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,507 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 68,507 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,220 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 55,116 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,900 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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MW04 PUV is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MW04 PUV, 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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MW04 PUV is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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