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AV55 MKL

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,939 mi
Last recorded89,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MKL
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 89,939 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 89,939 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 81,044 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,504 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 72,500 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,463 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 65,463 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 58,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and heavily lipped, just within mot requirements (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm front bush movement just within limits of mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm front bush movement just within limits of mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, undertrays soaked but not dripping on floor during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 54,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and heavily lipped, just within mot requirements (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm front bush movement just within limits of mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm front bush movement just within limits of mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, undertrays soaked but not dripping on floor during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,342 miles

Offside Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

dynamic drive fault warning on dash

Pass 16 May 2017 29,243 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 28,405 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,252 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 24,632 miles

osf tyre side wall damage

Pass 20 Nov 2013 22,282 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 22,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,265 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 18,254 miles

front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,620 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,853 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 13,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 11,246 miles

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
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AV55 MKL is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV55 MKL, 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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What year was AV55 MKL registered?

AV55 MKL is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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