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SC53 KXL

2003 BMW 545

Grey Diesel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,504 mi
Last recorded134,504 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 54590,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 KXL
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 134,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under-trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 134,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under-trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 128,390 miles

oil leak from engine. can't see how bad due to under-trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Oct 2020 128,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

OSF suspension arm bush has slight movement (Front arm)

oil leak from engine. can't see how bad due to under-trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2019 124,654 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 124,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT THE FLEXIBLE HOSES ALSO TO THE N/S NEXT TO FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 117,797 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 113,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,252 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 99,817 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 27 Oct 2014 91,608 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 81,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,257 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,738 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,745 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,503 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,142 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,106 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 48,104 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 41,596 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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SC53 KXL is a 2003 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc diesel 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 SC53 KXL, 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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SC53 KXL is a 2003 BMW 545, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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