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LB54 XCU

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

130,982 mi
Last recorded130,982 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 130,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2023 130,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked across previous repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked across previous repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 127,841 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,511 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 106,863 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 104,704 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 104,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 103,953 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 102,746 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 102,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,296 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 96,295 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 86,326 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,917 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,001 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,530 miles

advise both front tyres right on limit on outer edges

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,332 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 30,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,677 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,268 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 10,268 miles

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

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 XCU 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 LB54 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

LB54 XCU is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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