CarVerify

Free Car Check

PN54 ZHW

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,441 mi
Last recorded194,441 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 ZHW
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 194,441 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 175,900 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 160,769 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 144,203 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 143,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 111,786 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 110,214 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,192 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,678 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 29,676 miles

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

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
Full BMW 545 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PN54 ZHW is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PN54 ZHW, 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

How do I check the history of PN54 ZHW?

You can check the full history of PN54 ZHW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PN54 ZHW registered?

PN54 ZHW is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is PN54 ZHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN54 ZHW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN54 ZHW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PN54 ZHW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.