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RV54 XGH

2004 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,626 mi
Last recorded133,626 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 XGH
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 133,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 128,824 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 126,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 126,557 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 120,941 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 116,462 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 115,971 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 110,060 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 104,536 miles

n/side front outter brake pipe slight pitting

n/side front tyre worn on inner edge

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2012 99,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 93,622 miles

rear discs minor pitting x2.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,839 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,034 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

long handbrake travel

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2009 79,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

long handbrake travel

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,631 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,889 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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RV54 XGH is a 2004 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV54 XGH, 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 RV54 XGH registered?

RV54 XGH is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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