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RL54 KTV

2005 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,231 mi
Last recorded79,231 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 KTV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,231 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 74,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 70,473 miles

Nearside Front Near side front tyre has cut to outer side wall

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,807 miles

undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2019 64,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,008 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,664 miles

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

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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RL54 KTV is a 2005 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,095 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 RL54 KTV, 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 21 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RL54 KTV registered?

RL54 KTV is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is RL54 KTV safe to buy?

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