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LA05 BWM

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,237 mi
Last recorded153,237 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 BWM
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 153,237 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 153,237 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 144,873 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 137,071 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 137,071 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 127,927 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 127,927 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,742 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 117,742 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 108,731 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 108,731 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2016 99,076 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 77,852 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 62,071 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,055 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,483 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,290 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 40,230 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,600 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,391 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 1,829 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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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.

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What year was LA05 BWM registered?

LA05 BWM is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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