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BMW

545 · Black

BN04 XBC
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Oct 2025
First reg26 Mar 2004
Mileage162,853 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 December 2025.

PASSED · 7 Oct 2024
Test date7 Oct 2024
Expiry19 Oct 2025
Test number691239537337
Mileage162,853 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushes weak and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement snap ring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement snap ring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2023
Test date16 Oct 2023
Expiry19 Oct 2024
Test number228539336218
Mileage157,411 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED · 16 Oct 2023
Test date16 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number830113784821
Mileage157,411 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 10 Oct 2022
Test date10 Oct 2022
Expiry19 Oct 2023
Test number654242196168
Mileage150,799 mi
FAILED · 10 Oct 2022
Test date10 Oct 2022
Expiry
Test number149513359406
Mileage150,799 mi
MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED · 14 Oct 2021
Test date14 Oct 2021
Expiry19 Oct 2022
Test number745875868936
Mileage144,753 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 14 Oct 2021
Test date14 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number616027318356
Mileage144,753 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated camber arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Oct 2020
Test date15 Oct 2020
Expiry19 Oct 2021
Test number370913882269
Mileage139,159 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 15 Oct 2020
Test date15 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number797671567470
Mileage139,159 mi
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn break force arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn break force arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 15 Apr 2019
Test date15 Apr 2019
Expiry19 Oct 2020
Test number337797127761
Mileage134,230 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement break force arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement break force arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED · 20 Apr 2018
Test date20 Apr 2018
Expiry19 Apr 2019
Test number401766799690
Mileage128,701 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisorycovers fitted to under side
PASSED · 5 Apr 2017
Test date5 Apr 2017
Expiry9 Apr 2018
Test number407279300350
Mileage126,731 mi
AdvisoryCorrosion to n.s front to rear brake pipe above rear axle and rear end of pipe
AdvisoryCorrosion to rear end of n.s front to rear brake pipe
AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms inner front bushes worn
AdvisoryDamp in o.s head lamp light output only just passed test
AdvisoryDamp in o.s head lamp light output only just passed test
PASSED · 19 Mar 2016
Test date19 Mar 2016
Expiry9 Apr 2017
Test number572707250421
Mileage124,841 mi
AdvisoryCorrosion to both front to rear brake pipes and n.s /o.s front brake pipes
AdvisoryRear brake pads 75% or more worn
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front upper (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front upper (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 10 Apr 2015
Test date10 Apr 2015
Expiry9 Apr 2016
Test number926610605120
Mileage122,593 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredcorrosion to both front to rear,n/s/f ,o/s/f brake pipes
PASSED · 8 Mar 2014
Test date8 Mar 2014
Expiry7 Apr 2015
Test number545847764053
Mileage120,657 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 8 Mar 2014
Test date8 Mar 2014
Expiry
Test number807087564030
Mileage120,657 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 21 Mar 2013
Test date21 Mar 2013
Expiry7 Apr 2014
Test number586180183000
Mileage117,371 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User EnteredOil leaks
PASSED · 12 Mar 2012
Test date12 Mar 2012
Expiry7 Apr 2013
Test number135112972423
Mileage97,180 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredNearside front tyre going bold on inner edges
PASSED · 8 Apr 2011
Test date8 Apr 2011
Expiry7 Apr 2012
Test number427328491028
Mileage79,260 mi
PASSED · 23 Apr 2010
Test date23 Apr 2010
Expiry14 May 2011
Test number224273510149
Mileage66,137 mi
PASSED · 23 Apr 2009
Test date23 Apr 2009
Expiry14 May 2010
Test number254413719134
Mileage57,589 mi
PASSED · 24 Apr 2008
Test date24 Apr 2008
Expiry14 May 2009
Test number612415418109
Mileage46,864 mi
FAILED · 24 Apr 2008
Test date24 Apr 2008
Expiry
Test number822085118166
Mileage46,864 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 19 Jun 2007
Test date19 Jun 2007
Expiry18 Jun 2008
Test number601450477125
Mileage40,319 mi
User Enteredadvise both front tyres starting to perrish in the center of tread
PASSED · 15 May 2007
Test date15 May 2007
Expiry14 May 2008
Test number294825037464
Mileage40,288 mi
FAILED · 14 May 2007
Test date14 May 2007
Expiry
Test number584784637105
Mileage40,275 mi
FailNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 21 Feb 2007
Test date21 Feb 2007
Expiry20 Feb 2008
Test number241482557066
Mileage37,293 mi