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LD05 NFA

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,759 mi
Last recorded36,759 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 NFA
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 36,759 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front headlamp has condensation

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 33,535 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 31,227 miles

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

nearside headlamp has condensation inside lamp

Fail 30 Jan 2024 31,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

nearside headlamp has condensation inside lamp

Pass 8 Feb 2023 28,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 26,087 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 23,298 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 23,256 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 22,793 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 20,159 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,622 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,286 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 15,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,075 miles

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

Fail 18 Mar 2013 14,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,444 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 11,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,606 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,816 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 8,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 6,165 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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LD05 NFA is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LD05 NFA, 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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LD05 NFA is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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