MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake flexi hose not sat in support bracket
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall scrub (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear park brake effort reduced adjustment/ repair maybe required
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
steering fault lamp illuminated, steering heavy but still operates
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake flexi hose not sat in support bracket
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall scrub (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear park brake effort reduced adjustment/ repair maybe required
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
steering fault lamp illuminated, steering heavy but still operates
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *BORDERLINE REPLACE ASAP* (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *BORDERLINE REPLACE ASAP* (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear park brake low adjustment / repair maybe required
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *BORDERLINE REPLACE ASAP* (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *BORDERLINE REPLACE ASAP* (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear park brake low adjustment / repair maybe required
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
Under trays fitted to vehicle
front tyres wearing low on edges
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly worn
offside rear brake disc slightly scored
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
both rear tyres in poor condition on inner edges
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
worn brake pads warning on
How Reliable is the BMW 645?
Based on 67,788 MOT tests across 4,007 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
LA05 BWM is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black 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 LA05 BWM, 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
How do I check the history of LA05 BWM?
You can check the full history of LA05 BWM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LA05 BWM registered?
LA05 BWM is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 22 July 2005.
Is LA05 BWM safe to buy?
The MOT history for LA05 BWM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LA05 BWM have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LA05 BWM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.