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RJ04 NDE

2004 BMW 545

Black Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,002 mi
Last recorded118,002 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 NDE
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 118,002 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 107,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 92,930 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 81,273 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,942 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 65,936 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,497 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 49,493 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,159 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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RJ04 NDE is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ04 NDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ04 NDE registered?

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

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