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AO55 HNV

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,894 mi
Last recorded96,894 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HNV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,894 miles

Front brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2023 96,854 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured cracked on the edge of inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2022 94,135 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 94,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,763 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Windscreen chipped on offside

Fail 1 Feb 2021 91,763 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen chipped on offside

Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,933 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 80,669 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 80,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,509 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,062 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 70,062 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,986 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 56,539 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 44,327 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,670 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,438 miles

n/s/r seat not fully tested

Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,154 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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AO55 HNV is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO55 HNV, 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 AO55 HNV registered?

AO55 HNV is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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