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S100 RDB

2003 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,943 mi
Last recorded118,943 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 RDB
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 118,943 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 118,664 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 117,517 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,711 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 113,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 105,617 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,247 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 103,107 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 101,796 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2012 94,385 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,496 miles

noise from steering area when turning lock to lock. unable to fully inspect due to covers

restraint system light on

steering warning light on

Fail 9 Sep 2011 87,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

noise from steering area when turning lock to lock. unable to fully inspect due to covers

restraint system light on

small cuts in n/s/r tyre tread

steering warning light on

Pass 28 Aug 2010 80,479 miles

noises coming from fron suspension when steering is turned left to right

Fail 27 Aug 2010 80,464 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

noises coming from fron suspension when steering is turned left to right

Pass 29 Jul 2009 78,072 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 64,568 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 64,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 51,111 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 28,221 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,085 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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S100 RDB is a 2003 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S100 RDB, 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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S100 RDB is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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