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RA53 LZN

2004 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,529 mi
Last recorded105,529 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 LZN
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,529 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 86,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 May 2013 76,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,949 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,537 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 37,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,608 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,734 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 20,094 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 20,094 miles

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

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 LZN is a 2004 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA53 LZN, 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 RA53 LZN registered?

RA53 LZN is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is RA53 LZN safe to buy?

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