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SV04 WPN

2004 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,175 mi
Last recorded180,175 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 WPN
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 180,175 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 158,579 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 150,568 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 150,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 138,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 131,301 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 121,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 119,522 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Recommend parking brake shoes inspection as parking brake performances imbalanced.

Fail 10 May 2013 119,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Recommend parking brake shoes inspection as parking brake performances imbalanced.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 111,670 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 109,086 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 102,034 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 102,034 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 89,055 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT--DUE FOR REPLACEMENT.

Pass 16 Feb 2008 78,994 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 60,236 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 WPN is a 2004 BMW 545 in Grey 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 SV04 WPN, 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 WPN registered?

SV04 WPN is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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