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LJ05 UML

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UML
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 94,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 87,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 82,022 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 73,665 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 72,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 72,999 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 70,824 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,957 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 21 Jun 2019 65,994 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,984 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly in tread pattern

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,636 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 55,613 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 55,549 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 55,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,372 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 55,345 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 51,468 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 43,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,503 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,004 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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LJ05 UML is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ05 UML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 UML registered?

LJ05 UML is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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