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VK04 HBF

2004 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,906 mi
Last recorded118,906 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 HBF
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 118,906 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 105,261 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,618 miles

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

offside front tyre punctured. (run-flat tyres fitted)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 76,557 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 2.5mm.[Dunlop 275/35 X R18W]

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 50,338 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 50,335 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,810 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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VK04 HBF is a 2004 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VK04 HBF, 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 VK04 HBF registered?

VK04 HBF is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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