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RJ04 LUR

2004 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,923 mi
Last recorded131,923 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 LUR
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 131,923 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 126,730 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 124,016 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 124,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 123,174 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 120,951 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 111,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,898 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 92,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,747 miles

Nearside Nearside lower front arm bush splitting

Offside front inner arm bush splitting

Rear subframe bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2015 81,129 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 81,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 70,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 70,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,021 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 61,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,404 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 46,618 miles

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

brake discs corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 46,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 36,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs slight corrossion slight brake judder

Pass 18 May 2010 32,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 27,523 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 27,523 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 23,023 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 17,594 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r handbrake binding on slightly

Fail 21 May 2007 17,550 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r and n/s/r handbrake binding on slightly

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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RJ04 LUR is a 2004 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ04 LUR, 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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RJ04 LUR is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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