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Year2004
0-60mph5.9 sec
FuelPetrol
Power329 BHP
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BMW 545I SE

General information

Make BMW
Model 545 545I SE
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture 2004
Top speed 155 mph
0 - 60 mph 5.9 seconds
Gearbox 6 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 329 BHP
Max. torque 450 Nm at 3.600 rpm
Engine capacity 4.398 cc
Cylinders 8
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 17.9 mpg
Consumption extra urban 36.7 mpg
Consumption combined 26.7 mpg
CO2 emission 257 g/km
CO2 label M
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Internet history

Entry 3
Date 2022-12-04
Pictures 0
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Entry 2
Date 2022-12-02
Pictures 8
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source: autotrader.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2022-07-29
Pictures 0
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-02-21
MOT pass rate
73 %
MOT passed 19
Failed MOT tests 7
Total advice items 47
Total items failed 19
MOT #26 2024-02-13 17:01
MOT test number 601599012281
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-02-21
Advice
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim distorted with evidence of prior reworking. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advice
Slight free movement and knocking noise from offside of steering gear assembly.
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MOT #25 2024-02-07 13:30
MOT test number 611751749416
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Leading inner bush bonding failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Advice
Nearside parking brake low effort and not locking at full extent of lever travel.
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Leading arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Leading inner bush bonding failed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Slight free movement and knocking noise from offside of steering gear assembly.
Fail
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside inner very close to minimum thickness. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim distorted with evidence of prior reworking. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Leading arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Also slight free movement in joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MOT #24 2023-02-22 11:51
MOT test number 458324369334
Result Passed
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MOT #23 2023-02-17 14:44
MOT test number 758738854188
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #22 2022-08-08 12:42
MOT test number 288067301340
Result Passed
MOT #21 2022-08-04 12:09
MOT test number 919589543913
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fail
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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MOT #20 2021-12-03 17:32
MOT test number 458576571981
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advice
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted a poor repair has been attempted, would recommend replacing the road wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MOT #19 2021-11-19 10:30
MOT test number 944466586152
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated due to power steering fluid leak (1.1.13 (b))
Advice
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted a poor repair has been attempted, would recommend replacing the road wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail
Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Advice
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advice
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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MOT #18 2020-11-18 15:05
MOT test number 242935674857
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advice
Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MOT #17 2020-11-13 12:59
MOT test number 150275006497
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advice
Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MOT #16 2019-11-18 09:46
MOT test number 351127111594
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords, splits inner s/wall (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords, splits inner s/wall (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #15 2018-11-19 10:11
MOT test number 366343459447
Result Passed
Advice
Rear rear tyres uneven wear - inner edges
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MOT #14 2017-11-17 10:40
MOT test number 111551548878
Result Passed
MOT #13 2016-11-25 09:58
MOT test number 978406011237
Result Passed
MOT #12 2016-11-18 13:20
MOT test number 317915828035
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advice
Front tyres - uneven wear
MOT #11 2015-11-20 13:55
MOT test number 101475007980
Result Passed
MOT #10 2015-11-20 13:55
MOT test number 258523012806
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
MOT #9 2015-03-04 11:28
MOT test number 626133065019
Result Passed
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Notice
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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MOT #8 2014-02-26 16:03
MOT test number 966827354006
Result Passed
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Notice
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
MOT #7 2013-02-15 17:01
MOT test number 199626143096
Result Passed
Notice
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Notice
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
MOT #6 2012-02-15 11:25
MOT test number 419346242052
Result Passed
MOT #5 2011-01-18 15:49
MOT test number 477408211055
Result Passed
MOT #4 2010-01-19 15:47
MOT test number 133749910047
Result Passed
Notice
NOTE plastic covers fitted
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #3 2009-01-20 11:29
MOT test number 774660029083
Result Passed
Notice
N/s rear tyre wearing close to markers
Notice
NOTE platic covers fitted preventing full inspection
MOT #2 2008-01-22 16:11
MOT test number 820502628018
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-11-27 15:32
MOT test number 464521536390
Result Passed
Notice
Rear brake pads low
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 February 2025
MOT Expires: 21 February 2025
Tax status 1 February 2025
Days left 279
MOT expiry date 21 February 2025
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band K
Single payment (12 months) £ 395,00,-
Single six month payment £ 217,25,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 414,75,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 30
First mileage registration 2004-09-30
Last registration 2024-02-13
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Registration #1 2004-09-30 23 mi
Registration #2 2006-11-27 27.233 mi
Registration #3 2008-01-22 35.279 mi
Registration #4 2009-01-20 38.245 mi
Registration #5 2010-01-19 41.006 mi
Registration #6 2011-01-18 43.336 mi
Registration #7 2012-02-15 48.113 mi
Registration #8 2013-02-15 48.850 mi
Registration #9 2014-02-26 49.672 mi
Registration #10 2015-03-04 50.445 mi
Registration #11 2015-11-20 50.721 mi
Registration #12 2015-11-20 50.721 mi
Registration #13 2016-11-18 56.661 mi
Registration #14 2016-11-25 56.668 mi
Registration #15 2017-11-17 60.902 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1846 mm
Height 1468 mm
Length 4841 mm
Wheel base 2888 mm
Max. allowed weight 2195 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Number of axles 2
Engine number 52613167

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