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RA54 WXT

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

193,071 mi
Last recorded193,071 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 WXT
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 193,071 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap sill perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 May 2025 188,630 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 185,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back one deboned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back one deboned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. one side pulled up better then the other (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 185,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back one deboned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back one deboned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. one side pulled up better then the other (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 178,666 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 171,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive cannot see properly due to undertrays recommend investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 171,362 miles

Nearside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cannot see properly due to undertrays recommend investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 98,379 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,420 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 92,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 89,546 miles

advise front washer jets low pressure but clearing screen.

Fail 18 Apr 2018 89,545 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

advise front washer jets low pressure but clearing screen.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,852 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 130,474 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leaks

Pass 1 Apr 2015 123,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearsided front tyre perished

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 123,440 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearsided front tyre perished

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,817 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 69,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,142 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 52,843 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,044 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 48,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,574 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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RA54 WXT is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RA54 WXT, 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.

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RA54 WXT is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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