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LR05 SSX

2005 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,012 mi
Last recorded142,012 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 SSX
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 142,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 139,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 132,241 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 30 Nov 2017 124,619 miles

both front tyres perished

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake warning wire adrift

o/s/r brake pipe heavily corroded ( almost excessive )

o/s/r upper track control arm ball joint split

Pass 3 Dec 2016 115,036 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 115,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 111,657 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 107,925 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 96,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,220 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 77,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 65,006 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 64,903 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2009 54,763 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,258 miles

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)

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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LR05 SSX is a 2005 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LR05 SSX, 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.

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What year was LR05 SSX registered?

LR05 SSX is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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