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RA54 XET

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,811 mi
Last recorded85,811 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XET
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 85,811 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 85,523 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 81,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 79,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 77,585 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,727 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 74,727 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,719 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 58,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 52,304 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 52,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 45,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight leak from p/steering reservoir

Pass 15 May 2013 39,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 16 May 2012 33,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low on edges. tread = 2mm

Pass 18 May 2011 27,431 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 19,515 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 13,003 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 7,755 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 7,193 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 XET is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey 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 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 RA54 XET, 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 RA54 XET registered?

RA54 XET is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is RA54 XET safe to buy?

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