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B8 XKE

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,280 mi
Last recorded104,280 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 XKE
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 104,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 98,072 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 85,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 83,086 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside font brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror insecure ()

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

under vehicle covers fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,946 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded near rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 79,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded near rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 71,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,243 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,448 miles

advise on corrosion to both front brake pipes to flex hoses

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,414 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 59,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake at limit of travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,314 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre bold on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2015 54,314 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre bold on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,707 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on inner edge.both front wiper rubbers starting to wear.rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,427 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,125 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 25,643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,685 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 12,865 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
Full BMW 645 reliability report

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B8 XKE is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B8 XKE, 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 B8 XKE registered?

B8 XKE is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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