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L777 DLC

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,754 mi
Last recorded149,754 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 DLC
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 149,754 miles

Drivers seat back has movement but not insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2026 149,723 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drivers seat back has movement but not insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2025 143,231 miles

Drivers seat back has slight movement but is still secure

Fail 12 Feb 2025 143,231 miles

Drivers seat back has slight movement but is still secure

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 134,822 miles

Drivers seat has slight movement in the backrest

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside front lower rearmost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 128,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,worn close to wear indicator blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat has slight movement in the back rest

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,worn close to wear indicator blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 121,837 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 121,697 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 116,055 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 116,052 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 106,358 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 106,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,138 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 93,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,631 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,058 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 62,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,479 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 52,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 May 2013 52,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,115 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,386 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 48,386 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,494 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 27,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
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L777 DLC is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L777 DLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L777 DLC registered?

L777 DLC is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is L777 DLC safe to buy?

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