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KE05 TLY

2005 BMW 645

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,261 mi
Last recorded159,261 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 TLY
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 159,261 miles

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

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

Rear Both drive shafts coroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 155,400 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 152,512 miles

Front Exhaust nut missing from flange but still secure

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff corroded

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Fail 16 Mar 2021 152,512 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust nut missing from flange but still secure

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff corroded

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Pass 23 Mar 2020 148,437 miles

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

Nut missing from front exhaust section but still secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in general (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Fail 23 Mar 2020 148,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Nut missing from front exhaust section but still secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in general (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Pass 3 Apr 2019 139,707 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in general (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 139,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in general (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 131,736 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust nut missing

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Fail 23 Mar 2018 131,736 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inside rim in 2 places (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in edge of tread ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust nut missing

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

front tyres tread wearing close to legal minimum

rear suspension bushes [wishbones] deteriorating

slight wear in the offside lower suspension joint

Fail 20 Mar 2017 121,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

front tyres tread wearing close to legal minimum

rear suspension bushes [wishbones] deteriorating

slight wear in the offside lower suspension joint

Pass 23 Mar 2016 108,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,643 miles

rear lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,667 miles

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

front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,092 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 72,092 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,271 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyres Worn Inner Edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,742 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Mar 2010 32,786 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,135 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,000 miles

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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KE05 TLY is a 2005 BMW 645 in Silver 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 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 KE05 TLY, 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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KE05 TLY is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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