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RD54 PXC

2005 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,668 mi
Last recorded114,668 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD54 PXC
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 114,668 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights starting to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Fail 11 Nov 2025 114,667 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights starting to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Pass 28 Nov 2024 111,254 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 106,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 99,942 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 98,132 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,100 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 94,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 91,446 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,821 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,866 miles

Offside Front Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,989 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,229 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,279 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,216 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 68,195 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 68,191 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,858 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,678 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,123 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,061 miles

O/S Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,687 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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RD54 PXC is a 2005 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2005 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,095 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 RD54 PXC, 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 21 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 RD54 PXC registered?

RD54 PXC is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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