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OY54 ONJ

2004 BMW 545

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,180 mi
Last recorded79,180 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 ONJ
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 79,180 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 76,919 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 74,601 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,678 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 69,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,627 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 66,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 64,504 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 61,479 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,308 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 57,291 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,609 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,770 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 32,996 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 32,996 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,386 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,125 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 24,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,248 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 19,248 miles

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

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

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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OY54 ONJ is a 2004 BMW 545 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OY54 ONJ, 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 OY54 ONJ registered?

OY54 ONJ is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is OY54 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY54 ONJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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