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SA04 APH

2004 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,093 mi
Last recorded113,093 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 APH
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 113,093 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,285 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,488 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 104,522 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 104,514 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,768 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 101,760 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 94,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 91,624 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 91,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 87,533 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,448 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 73,840 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,603 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,495 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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SA04 APH is a 2004 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SA04 APH, 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 SA04 APH registered?

SA04 APH is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is SA04 APH safe to buy?

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