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LN55 RVK

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,457 mi
Last recorded106,457 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 RVK
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 106,457 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 105,421 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 104,553 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 103,100 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 101,199 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,172 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 96,290 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,685 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 89,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 84,174 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 84,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,907 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 72,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2013 60,093 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,294 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,644 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,976 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 21,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LN55 RVK is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LN55 RVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN55 RVK registered?

LN55 RVK is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LN55 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 RVK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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