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SA54 UEM

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,942 mi
Last recorded183,942 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 UEM
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 183,942 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 183,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 183,472 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 183,472 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms inner front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 181,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front most (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 173,449 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 173,405 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front 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 2 Apr 2015 165,754 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 165,753 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 151,766 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 151,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bulge offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2012 136,922 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 136,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 105,959 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,726 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2009 58,378 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 34,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,613 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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SA54 UEM 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 63.2%.

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 SA54 UEM, 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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SA54 UEM is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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