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TP53 TER

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

133,536 mi
Last recorded133,536 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTP53 TER
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 133,536 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 131,104 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 131,037 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 128,764 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 125,424 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 121,905 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 118,097 miles

Front Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 111,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 102,476 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 94,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,754 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,962 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,436 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 64,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,069 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,026 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,842 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 35,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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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TP53 TER is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 TP53 TER, 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 TP53 TER registered?

TP53 TER is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is TP53 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for TP53 TER shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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