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LC05 TEO

2005 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,688 mi
Last recorded133,688 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 TEO
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 133,688 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2025 133,688 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 131,632 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 127,249 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 117,469 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 106,157 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,155 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,591 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,452 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 90,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,866 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,140 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,483 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,673 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 60,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 54,812 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 42,049 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,145 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,118 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 545?

Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,978
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 382
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225
Brake pipe excessively corroded 157
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 135
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LC05 TEO is a 2005 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 545 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC05 TEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 545 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC05 TEO registered?

LC05 TEO is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is LC05 TEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 TEO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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