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EF55 ZXB

2006 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,639 mi
Last recorded155,639 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 ZXB
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 155,639 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 133,022 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 133,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 100,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (275/35/19). (5.2.3 (e))

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

Park brake has only just met the requirements, would recommend servicing.

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Would benefit from being looked at. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,777 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 97,777 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 93,174 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 92,595 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eninge light on

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2013 89,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 82,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 74,215 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2011 74,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,046 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,709 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 60,709 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,499 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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EF55 ZXB is a 2006 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF55 ZXB, 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 20 years old, this BMW 645 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF55 ZXB is a 2006 BMW 645, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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