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S28 JCF

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,920 mi
Last recorded100,920 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 JCF
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 100,920 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 100,920 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 93,133 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 93,133 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,303 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyres rubbing on inner arches when turned

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear both rear tyres stretched

Fail 28 Oct 2020 86,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyres rubbing on inner arches when turned

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear both rear tyres stretched

Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,686 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,826 miles

Oil leak ()

Front brake application slightly uneven it appears adjustment repair required

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

park brake efficiency only just met it appears repair ,adjustment required

Fail 2 Apr 2018 77,825 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front brake application slightly uneven it appears adjustment repair required

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

park brake efficiency only just met it appears repair ,adjustment required

Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 75,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 74,674 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,298 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 70,298 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 69,299 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 69,298 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

O/s rear tyre getting worn on inner tread area

O/s rear tyre leaking

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

Pass 8 May 2013 65,823 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 65,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front inner brake pads getting worn

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,630 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 63,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 60,401 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,759 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 47,757 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,755 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 38,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,383 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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S28 JCF is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S28 JCF, 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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S28 JCF is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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