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LB54 VHF

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,905 mi
Last recorded127,905 miles
Recorded on12 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 VHF
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2024 127,905 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tails pipes joining box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 126,189 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 124,362 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 118,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 107,042 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 107,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 94,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,785 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,555 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,065 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 65,080 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 65,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,082 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 55,082 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,283 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,150 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 27,521 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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LB54 VHF is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LB54 VHF, 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 LB54 VHF registered?

LB54 VHF is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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