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VX53 YBV

2003 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,900 mi
Last recorded115,900 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YBV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 115,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 106,998 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2024 106,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 105,892 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s&n/s (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake pads over half worn

Fail 16 Nov 2021 105,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall. 245/35/19 93y Falken Azenis FK510 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s&n/s (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brake pads over half worn

Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,796 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms front inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 102,591 miles

Drivers door mirror has gone murky

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

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

Smoke emitted during emissions test.

Fail 19 Oct 2019 102,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drivers door mirror has gone murky

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

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

Smoke emitted during emissions test.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 99,736 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 96,102 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 91,779 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,933 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 86,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30 19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30 19 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (245/35 19) also has object in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 81,502 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 19 Oct 2013 75,451 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/r tyre worn close to limit on inside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in N/s front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2012 71,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,247 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,876 miles

slight damage o/s sil cover

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,198 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 62,832 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 60,118 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 60,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,716 miles

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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VX53 YBV is a 2003 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX53 YBV, 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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VX53 YBV is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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