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SH04 DAL

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,635 mi
Last recorded158,635 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 DAL
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 158,635 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 158,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 149,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 149,013 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 134,847 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 113,783 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 113,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 91,169 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 66,759 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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SH04 DAL is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,095 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 SH04 DAL, 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 21 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH04 DAL registered?

SH04 DAL is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is SH04 DAL safe to buy?

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