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HY05 OYL

2005 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,243 mi
Last recorded98,243 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 OYL
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 98,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 98,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 97,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear registration plate damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2022 97,318 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 96,727 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,147 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 74,668 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,619 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,268 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,424 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,126 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,718 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 47,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,553 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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
Full BMW 645 reliability report

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HY05 OYL is a 2005 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY05 OYL, 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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What year was HY05 OYL registered?

HY05 OYL is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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