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AW05 ANT

2005 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,568 mi
Last recorded50,568 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW05 ANT
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,568 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 49,037 miles

Front Lower under trays fitted,slight misting of oil.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,528 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,718 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,407 miles

eml on

front number plate damaged

oil leak

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

Front disc's worn

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

Rear disc's worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 37,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front disc's worn

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

Rear disc's worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deterioated

nearside front tyre perished slightly on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,573 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 33,573 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,649 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge advise replacement

Fail 7 Feb 2013 30,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,686 miles

body undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,581 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,270 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 21,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,946 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,432 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 14,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AW05 ANT is a 2005 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AW05 ANT, 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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AW05 ANT is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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