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PRZ 545

2004 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,761 mi
Last recorded124,761 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRZ 545
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 124,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 122,308 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 113,638 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 113,638 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 101,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,371 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,292 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 85,875 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 81,500 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,878 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,506 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,361 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 68,548 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 64,744 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,061 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,046 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,834 miles

wet test......

wipers smear...

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,622 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,132 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 26,888 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,888 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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PRZ 545 is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 99,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PRZ 545, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PRZ 545 registered?

PRZ 545 is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 May 2004.

Is PRZ 545 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRZ 545 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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