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TKZ 5780

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,205 mi
Last recorded165,205 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKZ 5780
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 165,205 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating covered in grease (5.3.4 (a) (i))

h lights just in pattern

Fail 2 Mar 2020 165,205 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm egg on wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating covered in grease (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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TKZ 5780 is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 TKZ 5780, 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 TKZ 5780 registered?

TKZ 5780 is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is TKZ 5780 safe to buy?

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