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FJ55 HCX

2005 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,846 mi
Last recorded148,846 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 HCX
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 148,846 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 145,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 140,516 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 138,521 miles

advise bonnet prop not working

Fail 15 Mar 2023 138,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

advise bonnet prop not working

Pass 4 Feb 2022 137,389 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 133,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake requires repair/adjustment

Pass 7 Dec 2016 106,565 miles

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

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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FJ55 HCX is a 2005 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJ55 HCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ55 HCX registered?

FJ55 HCX is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is FJ55 HCX safe to buy?

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