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C8 URN

2005 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,303 mi
Last recorded118,303 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 URN
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 118,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 118,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,076 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 113,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 113,376 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 109,296 miles

brake pipes greased

covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2018 109,294 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes greased

brakes discs corroded all round

covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2017 94,913 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 94,910 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 92,643 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 88,864 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,899 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

os/ n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,990 miles

Rear over axle metal brake pipe coroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,835 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner shoulders/edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,616 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,059 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,498 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,733 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,882 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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C8 URN is a 2005 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C8 URN, 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 C8 URN registered?

C8 URN is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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