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VN53 DXV

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,602 mi
Last recorded195,602 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 DXV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 195,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 192,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 190,141 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 184,398 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 184,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 167,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Uneven tread wear on both front tyres.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 167,175 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Uneven tread wear on both front tyres.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 153,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 153,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 139,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 126,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 119,679 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 119,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 102,632 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 81,525 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,958 miles

nearside and offside front tyres below tread limit on outer edges

Pass 15 Nov 2006 40,477 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,246 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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VN53 DXV is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VN53 DXV, 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 VN53 DXV registered?

VN53 DXV is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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