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LF05 GMG

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,047 mi
Last recorded100,047 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 GMG
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 100,047 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 99,257 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 99,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear both rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 2 Mar 2019 97,531 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 3 Mar 2018 93,869 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,650 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 89,650 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,608 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,210 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 69,209 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,176 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 65,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2013 49,267 miles

Both front tyres treads cracked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,434 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,588 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,264 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 23,264 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 15,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,939 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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LF05 GMG is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF05 GMG, 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 LF05 GMG registered?

LF05 GMG is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LF05 GMG safe to buy?

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