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LC05 ERV

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

149,544 mi
Last recorded149,544 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 ERV
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 149,544 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 149,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 144,633 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 144,632 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front track control arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 137,967 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2024 137,964 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 132,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 132,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 127,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 122,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 118,401 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 118,401 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 114,479 miles

N/s/r tyre tread low.

O/s/r tyre tread low and bald on inner edge.

Oil leaks.

Rear pads appear low.

Fail 13 Jun 2019 184,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 100,474 miles

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated & Very Low Both Edges 245 40 19 94W RSC Bridgestone

Offside Front Tyre Deteriorated & Bald Both Edges 245 40 19 94W RSC Bridgestone

Fail 2 Jul 2018 100,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated & Very Low Both Edges 245 40 19 94W RSC Bridgestone

Offside Front Tyre Deteriorated & Bald Both Edges 245 40 19 94W RSC Bridgestone

Pass 26 Jun 2017 89,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,769 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

some travel at hand brake

Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,911 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 50,293 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 48,230 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 May 2013 48,181 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 45,808 miles

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

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

airbag warning light ON.

Pass 13 May 2011 43,477 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,334 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,401 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
Full BMW 645 reliability report

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LC05 ERV is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LC05 ERV, 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 LC05 ERV registered?

LC05 ERV is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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