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RY54 VFB

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,299 mi
Last recorded130,299 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 VFB
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 130,299 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

smoking on accelerations

Pass 28 Apr 2023 121,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake only just met the measured requirements

Fail 25 Apr 2023 121,725 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake only just met the measured requirements

Pass 25 Feb 2022 121,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 121,380 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 121,322 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 121,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 119,859 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 114,624 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,898 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 97,766 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 93,851 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,023 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 89,279 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,631 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 76,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in both rear wheels.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 76,134 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in both rear wheels.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 64,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in both rear wheels.

Wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,544 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RY54 VFB is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RY54 VFB, 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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RY54 VFB is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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