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C16 BLK

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,807 mi
Last recorded78,807 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 BLK
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 78,807 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers fitted

oil leak

tpms lamp on

Pass 16 Apr 2025 72,648 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 72,638 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2023 68,330 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 65,060 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,128 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,379 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 56,298 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 49,773 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 44,293 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,144 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 21 Apr 2016 42,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,109 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,126 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 36,126 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,338 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 30,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 27,114 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 23,611 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,182 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 14,132 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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C16 BLK is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C16 BLK, 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 C16 BLK registered?

C16 BLK is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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