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KXZ 5478

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

158,233 mi
Last recorded158,233 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXZ 5478
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 158,233 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 153,543 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 145,407 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 139,444 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 130,868 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 121,774 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 8 Apr 2021 121,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 2 Apr 2020 113,641 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,945 miles

both rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement (marked in yellow)

rear brake pipes corroded

under vehicle covers and trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,850 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,403 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)

Sill covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,541 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,047 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,922 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,602 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,178 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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KXZ 5478 is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KXZ 5478, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KXZ 5478 registered?

KXZ 5478 is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is KXZ 5478 safe to buy?

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