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YG04 VDV

2004 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,025 mi
Last recorded158,025 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 54584,839 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 VDV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 158,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes, especially the front to rear pipes which are in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 154,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes, especially the front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 151,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 147,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 143,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 138,439 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 132,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 129,379 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 120,232 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2017 114,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,631 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,977 miles

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

front brake discs badly lipped

Pass 15 Jan 2014 96,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,934 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 83,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,414 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 71,141 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,045 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 65,045 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,513 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,369 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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YG04 VDV is a 2004 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YG04 VDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG04 VDV registered?

YG04 VDV is a 2004 BMW 545, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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