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S11 DSB

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,013 mi
Last recorded98,013 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 DSB
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 98,013 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 95,395 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 8 Jul 2016 87,500 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,068 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 78,068 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 71,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 71,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012
Pass 17 May 2011 50,590 miles

Both near side front and rear tyres side wall split

Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,538 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 44,538 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2009 36,095 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,904 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 27,904 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 27,886 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,069 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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S11 DSB is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S11 DSB, 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 S11 DSB registered?

S11 DSB is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is S11 DSB safe to buy?

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