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RN54 KDX

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,308 mi
Last recorded161,308 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 KDX
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 161,308 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2020 161,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 157,104 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 151,058 miles

Oil leak ()

engine smokes on accelaration but emissions ok

Fail 24 Oct 2017 151,053 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine smokes on accelaration but emissions ok

Pass 31 Oct 2016 147,437 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 147,437 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 142,939 miles

Nearside Front shocker getting weak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shocker getting weak

nearside rear suspension lower arm rear bush perishing

offside rear lower arm rear inner bush perishing

Fail 7 Oct 2015 142,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front shocker getting weak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front shocker getting weak

nearside rear suspension lower arm rear bush perishing

offside rear lower arm rear inner bush perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 125,002 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 124,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,379 miles

both rear lower suspension arm front mounting bushes are perishing, play not excessive

Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,991 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 83,938 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,755 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,215 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Dec 2008 47,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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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RN54 KDX is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RN54 KDX, 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 RN54 KDX registered?

RN54 KDX is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is RN54 KDX safe to buy?

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