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GM05 BYC

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,102 mi
Last recorded82,102 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 BYC
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,102 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 82,102 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 81,887 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 80,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 80,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,973 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 77,891 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 77,891 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 73,544 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 20 May 2013 73,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 63,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 51,469 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 51,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 44,034 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,653 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 35,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,343 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 24,331 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn low on edges.

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

How Reliable is the BMW 645?

Based on 67,788 MOT tests across 4,007 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
4,673
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,475
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,417
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 903
position lamp(s) not working 735
Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
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GM05 BYC is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 645 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 72,974 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 645 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM05 BYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 645 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 645 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GM05 BYC is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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