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FX05 RXC

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,907 mi
Last recorded152,907 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 RXC
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 152,907 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 152,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 150,698 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 146,711 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 146,711 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 142,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 136,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 129,267 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 123,294 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 118,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 107,232 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 91,768 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 81,535 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 69,805 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 54,917 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,670 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 37,699 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FX05 RXC is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FX05 RXC, 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 FX05 RXC registered?

FX05 RXC is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is FX05 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX05 RXC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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