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SV04 HGZ

2004 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,532 mi
Last recorded74,532 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 HGZ
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,532 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,075 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2011 76,075 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,062 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2009 61,062 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,881 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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SV04 HGZ 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 75%.

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 SV04 HGZ, 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 SV04 HGZ registered?

SV04 HGZ is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is SV04 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV04 HGZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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