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FL05 LUP

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,464 mi
Last recorded63,464 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LUP
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,464 miles

Aftermarket HID kit fitted

Oil leak

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

Residue on PAS reservoir

Fail 31 Jan 2012 63,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Aftermarket HID kit fitted

EML light on

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Residue on PAS reservoir

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,184 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,067 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

offside rear tyre has cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 36,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

offside rear tyre has cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

Fail 30 Jan 2009 26,403 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,403 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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FL05 LUP is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FL05 LUP, 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 FL05 LUP registered?

FL05 LUP is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is FL05 LUP safe to buy?

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