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FJ05 NGF

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,799 mi
Last recorded166,799 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 NGF
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 166,799 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 157,905 miles

Engine undertray loose

Nearside Door mirror glass fading

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 157,898 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Engine undertray loose

Nearside Door mirror glass fading

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake performance could be better

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 150,600 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 147,980 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 145,741 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 144,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 143,327 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front 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))

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 3 Sep 2019 143,327 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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))

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 5 Sep 2018 137,378 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 132,354 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 127,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 7 Jul 2015 121,464 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bold on edges

Fail 6 Jul 2015 121,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bold on edges

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Jul 2014 115,605 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 108,315 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 100,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 87,937 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,022 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,010 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 46,612 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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FJ05 NGF is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ05 NGF, 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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FJ05 NGF is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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