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L2 LGD

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

188,537 mi
Last recorded188,537 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 LGD
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 188,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 185,224 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 180,163 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 180,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 174,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 171,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 167,994 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 167,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 161,570 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 161,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 151,787 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 151,786 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 143,011 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 143,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 139,251 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 139,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 135,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2015 135,143 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,612 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 122,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration inner wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 105,755 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration inner wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 92,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 92,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,528 miles

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 30 Jun 2010 58,115 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

tyres wearing low inner edges.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 52,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage wheel rims.

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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L2 LGD is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L2 LGD, 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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L2 LGD is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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