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LR05 OWY

2005 BMW 645

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,456 mi
Last recorded161,456 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 OWY
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 161,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 161,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 159,825 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 155,280 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 153,064 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 144,587 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 139,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Dec 2016 134,333 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 132,237 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,803 miles

cuts to offside rear tyre wall

low depth nearside rear tyre - 3mm

Fail 22 Oct 2015 106,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

cuts to offside rear tyre wall

low depth nearside rear tyre - 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2015 105,020 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 95,179 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 84,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,793 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,742 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 69,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,077 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,414 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 OWY is a 2005 BMW 645 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

LR05 OWY is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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