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G12 SPJ

2005 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,414 mi
Last recorded141,414 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 SPJ
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 141,414 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 137,472 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 131,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 126,228 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 121,667 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 121,667 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 121,315 miles

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

blue smoke at raised idle

Fail 15 Jun 2020 121,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

blue smoke at raised idle

Pass 3 Jun 2019 119,242 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,940 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 12 Jun 2018 113,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 13 Jun 2017 105,825 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,943 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 73,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 57,594 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,447 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,094 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,116 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,967 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 23,967 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 20,666 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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G12 SPJ is a 2005 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G12 SPJ, 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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G12 SPJ is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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