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RL04 EDR

2004 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,258 mi
Last recorded104,258 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 EDR
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 104,258 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 104,258 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 90,921 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 90,921 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2008 68,350 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 68,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,803 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 45,803 miles

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

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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RL04 EDR is a 2004 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RL04 EDR, 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 RL04 EDR registered?

RL04 EDR is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is RL04 EDR safe to buy?

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