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R14 ECE

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,557 mi
Last recorded132,557 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 ECE
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 132,557 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 131,280 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 130,088 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 124,157 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 124,157 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,346 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,169 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,199 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 102,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 102,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 99,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 98,443 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 97,600 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 93,104 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 90,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,474 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 67,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 58,182 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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R14 ECE is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R14 ECE, 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 R14 ECE registered?

R14 ECE is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is R14 ECE safe to buy?

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