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FG05 DYT

2005 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,043 mi
Last recorded165,043 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 DYT
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 165,043 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 162,223 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 157,699 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 157,699 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 155,757 miles

offside park brake slightly weak and may require adjustment or repair

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 140,545 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2014 140,545 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 126,881 miles

13 pin towbar electrics possible fault

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 126,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

13 pin towbar electrics possible fault

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 108,362 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 98,315 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

offside front disc scored

Fail 15 Dec 2011 98,315 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inside edge

offside front disc scored

Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,243 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,464 miles

CUT IN REAR TYRES BUT NOT TO CORDS

Fail 3 Apr 2009 59,464 miles

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

CUT IN REAR TYRES BUT NOT TO CORDS

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,346 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 545?

Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,978
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 382
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225
Brake pipe excessively corroded 157
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 135
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FG05 DYT is a 2005 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,095 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 545 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG05 DYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 545 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG05 DYT registered?

FG05 DYT is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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