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BV05 YYJ

2005 BMW 545

Silver Gas bi-fuel 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,041 mi
Last recorded139,041 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YYJ
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 139,041 miles

both headlamp lenses are weathered but patterns ok

Pass 21 Jan 2017 135,017 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 135,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nuts are missing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 125,277 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 114,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 101,995 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 101,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

engine management light present

Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,291 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 89,110 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,880 miles

oil leak @ engine/gearbox

suspension creeking o/s/r

Fail 1 Apr 2011 77,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

oil leak @ engine/gearbox

suspension creeking o/s/r

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,862 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 40,862 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BV05 YYJ is a 2005 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV05 YYJ, 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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BV05 YYJ is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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