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RK04 WGZ

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,378 mi
Last recorded109,378 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 WGZ
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 109,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 109,378 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 104,062 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre severely perished/splitting on shoulders

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2016 104,062 miles

Under trays fitted

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre severely perished/splitting on shoulders

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 104,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right Unable too adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left Unable too adjust (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre severely perished/splitting on shoulders

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 98,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,325 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 88,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,888 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,999 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,658 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,954 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,686 miles

front tyres becoming worn

o/s/f brake disc worn close to minimum thickness

rear brake discs becoming worn

some wear to n/s/f brake disc

Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,462 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,175 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 43,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,581 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 34,581 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RK04 WGZ is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RK04 WGZ, 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 RK04 WGZ registered?

RK04 WGZ is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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