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RE54 OTK

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,789 mi
Last recorded162,789 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 OTK
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 162,789 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 162,789 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 157,095 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 145,302 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 133,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear about rear subframe very poor condition advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 121,113 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,217 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 106,158 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 99,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 81,106 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,084 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on inside

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2016 62,945 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on inside

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2015 61,624 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,901 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,018 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,151 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,747 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,186 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,212 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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RE54 OTK is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RE54 OTK, 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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RE54 OTK is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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