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DB05 WLB

2005 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,778 mi
Last recorded96,778 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 WLB
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 96,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 95,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 94,232 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 91,445 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 90,072 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 86,709 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 80,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,875 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,026 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 67,941 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,333 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,333 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,168 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 46,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,785 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,684 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 40,680 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,735 miles

the parking brake has very limited reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,529 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,022 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,983 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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DB05 WLB is a 2005 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DB05 WLB, 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 DB05 WLB registered?

DB05 WLB is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is DB05 WLB safe to buy?

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