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LS05 VNH

2005 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,191 mi
Last recorded115,191 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 VNH
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 115,191 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 98,699 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 95,937 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2022 93,188 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 89,300 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 89,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,504 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 83,293 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 83,293 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 80,579 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,899 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 62,577 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 56,031 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,900 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 50,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 45,064 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,160 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,794 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 26,894 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 19,978 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 VNH is a 2005 BMW 545 in Blue 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 VNH, 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

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What year was LS05 VNH registered?

LS05 VNH is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is LS05 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 VNH 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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