MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Both front tyres perished and cracked outer side wall
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak Heavy engine oil leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Both front tyres perished and cracked outer side wall
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak Heavy engine oil leak ()
Bad oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Bad oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
airbag light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 545?
Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF54 VBN is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 RF54 VBN, 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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What year was RF54 VBN registered?
RF54 VBN is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 8 November 2004.
Is RF54 VBN safe to buy?
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