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RN53 LWP

2003 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,024 mi
Last recorded137,024 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 LWP
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 137,024 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 135,376 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 135,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 135,079 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 135,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 133,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 131,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear top arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 129,893 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 129,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 121,435 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 115,454 miles

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

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

Nearside head light deteriorated

Offside head light deteriorated

covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 115,438 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside head light deteriorated

Offside head light deteriorated

covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 105,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,763 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,819 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 86,243 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,204 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,877 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 61,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 55,917 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 49,079 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 41,957 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,037 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on close to limit 2mm advise

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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RN53 LWP is a 2003 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RN53 LWP, 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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RN53 LWP is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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