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A20 VSY

2005 BMW 645

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,690 mi
Last recorded105,690 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VSY
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,690 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jul 2019 100,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,135 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,135 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,165 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,667 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 84,923 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,467 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,595 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 81,595 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 78,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2013 78,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,727 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,481 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 64,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 26 Feb 2010 45,117 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,755 miles

n/s/f alloy wheel bent on inside

o/s/f brake flexy rubbing on anti-roll bar link rod

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,760 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear wheel diferent type rim

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the BMW 645?

Based on 67,788 MOT tests across 4,007 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
4,673
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,475
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,417
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 903
position lamp(s) not working 735
Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
Full BMW 645 reliability report

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A20 VSY is a 2005 BMW 645 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 645 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 72,974 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 645 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 VSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 645 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 645 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 VSY is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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