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RF04 WNU

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,427 mi
Last recorded128,427 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 WNU
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 128,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 126,757 miles

checked: nearside & offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

note: engine sump area oily.

rear brake disc's corroded up.

rear brake pad linning approx. 95% worn low.

Fail 24 Sep 2016 126,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

checked: nearside & offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

note: engine sump area oily.

rear brake disc's corroded up.

rear brake pad linning approx. 95% worn low.

Pass 25 May 2016 126,548 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 124,262 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 117,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 10 May 2013 109,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 12 May 2012 100,979 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 90,415 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 78,852 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

third brake light approx 30% of lamp flickers when operated

Pass 15 May 2009 64,353 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 48,227 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2007 33,685 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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RF04 WNU is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RF04 WNU, 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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RF04 WNU is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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