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T503 BWL

2003 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,172 mi
Last recorded124,172 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT503 BWL
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 124,172 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both sides / pair / set (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear low pressure tyre / deflated

battery condition low / poor condition

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil leaking / oil level below minimum

radiator assembly / top hose unit leaking coolant

Fail 7 Oct 2015 124,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides / pair / set (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both nearside & offside rusty / corroded surfaces (3.5.1i)

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both sides / pair / set (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear low pressure tyre / deflated

battery weak condition / low state

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil leaking / oil level below minimum

radiator assembly / top hose unit leaking coolant

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side rear lower suspension trunion bushes worn

Pass 30 Apr 2013 100,333 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 100,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 97,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 97,690 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 88,699 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,041 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 65,171 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 65,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 51,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 36,842 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 12,061 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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T503 BWL is a 2003 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T503 BWL, 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.

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T503 BWL is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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