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AE05 YWX

2005 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,449 mi
Last recorded161,449 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YWX
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 161,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 159,639 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 156,943 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 156,792 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 141,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both tyres more worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 141,171 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both tyres more worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 130,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 117,640 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 13 Aug 2014 107,831 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 98,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,114 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 91,367 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 91,330 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,606 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 81,146 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 81,146 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,475 miles

airbag light on

nearside steering rack track arm has excessive movement in inner ball joint.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 76,475 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

airbag light on

Pass 14 Apr 2008 73,741 miles

Slight play to nearside of steering rack

Fail 10 Apr 2008 73,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

slight play to nearside end of rack

Pass 1 Mar 2008 71,738 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)

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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AE05 YWX 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 71.4%.

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 AE05 YWX, 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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AE05 YWX is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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