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RA53 KYT

2003 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,578 mi
Last recorded40,578 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 KYT
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,578 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,362 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 38,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,682 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,132 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,024 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres slightly wearing from inner edges.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,019 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,130 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 18,037 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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RA53 KYT is a 2003 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RA53 KYT, 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 RA53 KYT registered?

RA53 KYT is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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The MOT history for RA53 KYT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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