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LS05 HHY

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,513 mi
Last recorded130,513 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 HHY
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 130,513 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 124,434 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 124,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 120,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 116,486 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 113,176 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 110,645 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 108,052 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 105,852 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,267 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,641 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,126 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,706 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 66,439 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 66,439 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,649 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 58,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,990 miles

scratch on windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,835 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,681 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,620 miles

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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LS05 HHY 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 LS05 HHY, 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

How do I check the history of LS05 HHY?

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What year was LS05 HHY registered?

LS05 HHY is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is LS05 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 HHY 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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