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T1 LVK

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,926 mi
Last recorded54,926 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 LVK
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 54,926 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 54,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 53,795 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 52,712 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 52,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 50,665 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 50,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 48,897 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,500 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 47,500 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,481 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,182 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 42,182 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,888 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,467 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,869 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,356 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,572 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,446 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,425 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,240 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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T1 LVK is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 90,419 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 T1 LVK, 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 23 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T1 LVK?

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What year was T1 LVK registered?

T1 LVK is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is T1 LVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 LVK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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