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E3 STH

2005 BMW 645

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,390 mi
Last recorded80,390 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 STH
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 80,390 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod/rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 79,778 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 79,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 79,076 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 125,577 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 123,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 123,545 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,209 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 74,191 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,077 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,899 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 69,889 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2016 64,723 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 57,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,484 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,982 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,346 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,278 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 41,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,335 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,350 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,949 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 26,841 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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E3 STH is a 2005 BMW 645 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E3 STH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E3 STH registered?

E3 STH is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is E3 STH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 STH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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