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LR55 OWY

2005 BMW 645

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,513 mi
Last recorded98,513 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 OWY
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 98,513 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,028 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 98,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 95,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35x19 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

service lamp illuminated

Fail 13 Feb 2018 95,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35x19 (4.1.E.1)

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

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion.

evidence of a coolant leak at starter motor area.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,821 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,100 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres badly grooved on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 63,059 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,183 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

front tyres wearing low on the edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,985 miles

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

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

damage wheel rims.

front brake discs worn close to the limit.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,077 miles

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

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

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

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

non run flat tyres fitted to car.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 32,077 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

non run flat tyres fitted to car.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

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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LR55 OWY is a 2005 BMW 645 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LR55 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR55 OWY registered?

LR55 OWY is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LR55 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 OWY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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