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RJ53 OCM

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,765 mi
Last recorded168,765 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 OCM
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 168,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2012 168,763 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear outer cv gaiter leaking grease

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 17 Jan 2011 142,774 miles

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

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 17 Jan 2011 142,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

engine leaking oil

Pass 18 Jan 2010 118,794 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,363 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 76,354 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 76,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 55,674 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,199 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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RJ53 OCM is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 90,419 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 RJ53 OCM, 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 23 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ53 OCM registered?

RJ53 OCM is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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