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RL04 FWD

2004 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

175,040 mi
Last recorded175,040 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 FWD
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 175,040 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower bumper slight damaged no sharp edges

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 168,582 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower bumper slightly damaged no sharp edges

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 151,062 miles

Front Lower bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 29 Jun 2020 137,413 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 122,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 114,489 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 110,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 100,098 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 99,722 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,618 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,696 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2014 85,683 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,500 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,621 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,037 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,263 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,524 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,781 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,267 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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RL04 FWD is a 2004 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RL04 FWD, 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 RL04 FWD registered?

RL04 FWD is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is RL04 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL04 FWD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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