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2004 BMW 545
General Information
- Registration LS04XGX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 545
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4398cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 168,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
11 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 160,904 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- park brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements
- Rear drive shaft gaiters leaking
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 160,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear drive shaft gaiters leaking
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 147,528 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
23 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 147,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
17 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 134,064 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 133,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 122,268 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
18 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,138 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 105,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 105,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,217 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,887 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2012 11 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 89,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
3 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,780 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
1 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
17 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,913 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
14 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,077 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2009 11 Jun 202614 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,463 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS04XGX was registered on 2004-04-30
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