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DE51 DVE

2011 BMW 645

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

73,200 mi
Last recorded73,200 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 64549,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 DVE
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 73,200 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2025 132,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 72,912 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 72,906 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 130,019 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 61,951 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 127,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 56,520 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 125,063 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 51,843 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,552 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 50,919 miles

Central Rear view mirror missing

Fail 23 Dec 2020 50,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear view mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 50,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Upper Rear view mirror detached.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 118,095 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 49,253 miles

Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Offside Front Tyre has outer sidewall damage.

Pass 12 May 2019 109,983 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 47,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has light outer sidewall damage.

Offside Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,234 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 46,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has light outer sidewall damage.

Pass 8 May 2017 96,123 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 90,913 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 44,664 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 44,664 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 88,742 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres wearing low on tread. 245/45/r18-100v

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,094 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 May 2014 84,839 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,756 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,712 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 35,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 2 May 2013 80,534 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 79,079 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 79,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,395 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,625 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 47,065 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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DE51 DVE is a 2011 BMW 645 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 645 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 49,748 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 DE51 DVE, 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 15 years old, this BMW 645 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE51 DVE is a 2011 BMW 645, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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