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NA53 OZT

2003 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

226,550 mi
Last recorded226,550 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 OZT
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 226,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 226,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 217,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

headlights clouded over

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2018 206,186 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2017 193,197 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear tyres getting low

Fail 7 Oct 2017 193,197 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2016 173,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

front tyres getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2015 158,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2014 142,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 133,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smaller tyres on rear

Pass 8 Oct 2012 124,161 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 117,687 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 107,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 98,661 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 86,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 77,294 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 77,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 67,242 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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NA53 OZT is a 2003 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NA53 OZT, 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 NA53 OZT registered?

NA53 OZT is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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