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VK53 VEY

2003 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,677 mi
Last recorded102,677 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 VEY
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,677 miles

N/S/F bumper trim missing

O/S tie rod arm has slight play in ball jiont

O/S/F wing in damaged but not sharp

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

Wipers smearing

Fail 31 Oct 2013 102,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F bumper trim missing

O/S tie rod arm has slight play in ball jiont

O/S/F wing in damaged but not sharp

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,739 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 99,739 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 94,559 miles

BODY DAMAGE O/S/F

FRONT NUMBER/PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,119 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,245 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 80,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,639 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,391 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 47,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,500 miles

air bag/seat belt lamps on dashboard

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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VK53 VEY is a 2003 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK53 VEY, 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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What year was VK53 VEY registered?

VK53 VEY is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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