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LF05 VHC

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,829 mi
Last recorded133,829 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 133,829 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 125,176 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes contaminated with oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush contaminated with oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive spreading and contaminating underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 125,176 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes contaminated with oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush contaminated with oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive spreading and contaminating underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 125,141 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge, tyre also has a compromised inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel cap seal perished, still serviceable

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front anti roll bar not central, fouling undertray

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Caliper hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever travel high unable to test efficiency due to rear tyre condition. Advise further inspection

Parking brake tell tale remains illuminated when lever is not in operation, brake fluid reservoir not visible to confirm level advise further inspection.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle lower arm front bushes on both sides of the vehicle de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2022 117,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 117,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 116,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

TPMS light illuminated, signalling a fault with monitoring system

Pass 30 Sep 2019 116,989 miles

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

tpms warning light on

Fail 26 Sep 2019 116,989 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

tpms warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2018 116,738 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 123,492 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 123,817 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Forward most inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 105,849 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 105,849 miles

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

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 101,272 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 101,271 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,089 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,606 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,850 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 61,704 miles

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

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

Slight play in both rear bottom ball joints.

Fail 26 May 2011 61,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play in both rear bottom ball joints.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,337 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 53,337 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,162 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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LF05 VHC is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VHC, 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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LF05 VHC is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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