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LA05 GJJ

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,933 mi
Last recorded74,933 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 74,933 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 72,352 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 69,868 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 68,191 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 66,240 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 64,410 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,193 miles

Knocking noise from steering area.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,962 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,779 miles

both rear tyres wearing excessively on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,008 miles

Front slight coolant leak from engine area at front.

Fail 24 Nov 2016 52,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front slight coolant leak from engine area at front.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,101 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 44,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 44,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damage, slight damage to rear bumper

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,771 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,596 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,624 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 GJJ is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJJ, 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 LA05 GJJ registered?

LA05 GJJ is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is LA05 GJJ safe to buy?

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