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A7 MCF

2005 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,304 mi
Last recorded149,304 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 MCF
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 149,304 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 149,299 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 148,716 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 143,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 138,624 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 138,624 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 129,728 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 129,725 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 119,387 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 113,170 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,415 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2015 100,015 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 99,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F. tyre has cut in wall no cords showing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,172 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 75,973 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,897 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 66,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,269 miles

n/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 45,909 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 545?

Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,978
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 382
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225
Brake pipe excessively corroded 157
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 135
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A7 MCF is a 2005 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,095 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 545 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 MCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 545 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 MCF registered?

A7 MCF is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is A7 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 MCF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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