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RJ54 KPA

2004 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,841 mi
Last recorded105,841 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 KPA
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 105,841 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 105,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 102,229 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 102,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35r20 95y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30r20 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 95,267 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim distorted with evidence of prior reworking. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight free movement and knocking noise from offside of steering gear assembly.

Fail 7 Feb 2024 95,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Leading arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Leading inner bush bonding failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Leading arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Leading inner bush bonding failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside parking brake low effort and not locking at full extent of lever travel.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Also slight free movement in joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim distorted with evidence of prior reworking. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside inner very close to minimum thickness. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight free movement and knocking noise from offside of steering gear assembly.

Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,363 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 87,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 85,522 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 85,522 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted a poor repair has been attempted, would recommend replacing the road wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 81,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated due to power steering fluid leak (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted a poor repair has been attempted, would recommend replacing the road wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,993 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords, splits inner s/wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords, splits inner s/wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,343 miles

Rear rear tyres uneven wear - inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,902 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 56,668 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 56,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres - uneven wear

Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,721 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 50,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,113 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,336 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,006 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,245 miles

NOTE platic covers fitted preventing full inspection

n/s rear tyre wearing close to markers

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,279 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,233 miles

rear brake pads low

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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RJ54 KPA is a 2004 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ54 KPA, 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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RJ54 KPA is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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