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HV05 PGK

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,747 mi
Last recorded179,747 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 PGK
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 179,747 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Bracket fixing bolt loose/hole elongated (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 172,216 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 172,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 167,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 158,648 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 158,643 miles

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 151,110 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 146,795 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 144,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front-rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall damaged.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in steering.

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 144,002 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front-rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall damaged.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in steering.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 142,840 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 140,314 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre underinflated.

rear supension arm bushes deteriorated.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 140,314 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre underinflated.

rear supension arm bushes deteriorated.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 127,261 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 105,320 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 102,800 miles

front inner brake pads on limit

Pass 2 Feb 2012 101,466 miles

bulb out warning light out

washers warning light on

Fail 2 Feb 2012 101,466 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bulb out warning light out

washers warning light on

Pass 12 Jan 2011 96,489 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 80,661 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 55,644 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,551 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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HV05 PGK is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV05 PGK, 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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HV05 PGK is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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