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SS04 AAV

2004 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,940 mi
Last recorded182,940 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS04 AAV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 182,940 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 182,940 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 142,993 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 142,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 98,481 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 98,195 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,062 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 66,062 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SS04 AAV is a 2004 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SS04 AAV, 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 SS04 AAV registered?

SS04 AAV is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is SS04 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS04 AAV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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