2003 BMW 545 4.4L Petrol · VX53 YBV
2003 BMW 545 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 115,900 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 545
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VX53 YBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 115,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VX53 YBV Mileage History
- 16/11/2021105,892 mi
- 17/11/2021105,892 mi
- 14/05/2024106,978 mi+1,086 mi
- 10/04/2025106,998 mi+20 mi
- 24/04/2026115,900 mi+8,902 mi
Average of roughly 2,257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VX53 YBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 545 (VX53 YBV) between November 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii)”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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