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RN53 YPC

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,027 mi
Last recorded135,027 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 YPC
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 135,027 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 133,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 130,164 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 130,095 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 125,564 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 119,866 miles

Covers and shields fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,222 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 118,219 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,066 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 115,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 109,813 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,712 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear cv boot deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 88,424 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 88,413 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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,960 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,364 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,028 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,339 miles

both front wheel arch liners rubbed through.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,465 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 39,408 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fronts 235/35/zr19 91y on 3mmcut to sidewall o/s/f

o/s /r on 2mm

rear tyres 265/30/zr19 89y n/s approaching legal limit

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 YPC is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RN53 YPC, 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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RN53 YPC is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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