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LS05 XVN

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,786 mi
Last recorded155,786 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 155,786 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 149,695 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 136,824 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 129,893 miles

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

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

damage to offside lower area of front windscreen

Pass 14 May 2013 125,504 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 113,100 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 102,868 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 98,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 83,440 miles

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

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

offside tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 17 Jun 2008 70,881 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 70,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XVN is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XVN, 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 LS05 XVN registered?

LS05 XVN is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is LS05 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 XVN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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