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LR05 JAM

2005 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,284 mi
Last recorded116,284 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 JAM
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 116,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

Fail 12 Nov 2025 116,284 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

Pass 14 Nov 2024 108,789 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 97,109 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,111 miles

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 30 Oct 2019 64,159 miles

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

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

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 30 Nov 2018 61,903 miles

Nearside Front Control Arm Bush Split

Nearside Front Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

Nearside Rear Metal Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre - Inner Edge Bald

Offside Front Control Arm Bush Split

Offside Front Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

Offside Rear Metal Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2018 61,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge Bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Control Arm Bush Split

Nearside Front Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

Nearside Rear Metal Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre - Inner Edge Bald

Offside Front Control Arm Bush Split

Offside Front Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

Offside Rear Metal Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,909 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,045 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,836 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,610 miles

Both Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,261 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fronbt tyres worn on edges and cracking slightly

n/s/rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Nov 2012 33,276 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fronbt tyres worn on edges and cracking slightly

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 13 Dec 2011 29,601 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2010 25,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,800 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,365 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,987 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,846 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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LR05 JAM is a 2005 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LR05 JAM, 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 LR05 JAM registered?

LR05 JAM is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LR05 JAM safe to buy?

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