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RN53 KTA

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,899 mi
Last recorded80,899 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 KTA
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 80,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 73,732 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 73,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 69,137 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 69,137 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,848 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 58,787 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 58,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,640 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,544 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 49,505 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays missing obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,370 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 41,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,570 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,962 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,072 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,975 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,504 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,868 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,101 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,691 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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RN53 KTA is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 90,419 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 RN53 KTA, 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 23 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RN53 KTA registered?

RN53 KTA is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is RN53 KTA safe to buy?

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