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LK05 SYA

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,494 mi
Last recorded137,494 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 SYA
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 137,494 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 137,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 129,894 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 129,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 124,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 124,213 miles

Front Bumper insecure n/side of front bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 112,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 100,903 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from front of vehicle after lock to lock of steering but no fault found further investigation required

Fail 6 Jan 2018 100,903 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,160 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,743 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,284 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ALL TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,598 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 May 2008 18,328 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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LK05 SYA is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LK05 SYA, 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 LK05 SYA registered?

LK05 SYA is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is LK05 SYA safe to buy?

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