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RN53 ZTM

2003 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,158 mi
Last recorded94,158 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 ZTM
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 94,158 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 88,516 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 88,516 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,176 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 83,176 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 83,048 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear anti roll bar torsion unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 83,048 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear anti roll bar torsion unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering over filled slight leak

Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,025 miles

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti roll bar yawl unit leaking slightly .

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes over rear axle on chassis rusty in places and covered in grease. Nearside to offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,752 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive under tray area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti roll bar stiffing motor damp/slight weep

Surface corrosion to Rear anti roll bar motor hydraulic pipes

Fail 6 Aug 2019 74,749 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Foremost suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive under tray area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti roll bar stiffing motor damp/slight weep

Surface corrosion to Rear anti roll bar motor hydraulic pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,974 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

Rear Anti roll bar hydraulic adjuster showing signs of slight weep/damp

Fail 23 Jul 2018 66,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

Rear Anti roll bar hydraulic adjuster showing signs of slight weep/damp

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,413 miles

Central Rear anti roll bar fluid seep

Fail 10 Jul 2017 61,413 miles

Central Rear anti roll bar fluid seep

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,617 miles

nsf and both rear metal brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leaking from rear antiroll bar

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front inner tyre edges starting to wear

Pass 19 Dec 2013 46,634 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,798 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,785 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,034 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,263 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,666 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,843 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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RN53 ZTM is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RN53 ZTM, 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 RN53 ZTM registered?

RN53 ZTM is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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