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LT05 VLX

2005 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,261 mi
Last recorded164,261 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VLX
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 164,261 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 160,210 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 160,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 148,209 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 8 Jun 2021 148,206 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

oil level low

Pass 12 Jun 2020 137,503 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 137,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 123,235 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 123,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 117,895 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 117,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall deep cut..... (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut to sidewall....... (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2017 114,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe corroded........ (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber very weak........

Oil leak From engine...... ()

Fail 23 May 2017 114,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 Metal brake lines heavily corroded....... (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort Fault....... (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe corroded........ (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber very weak........

Oil leak From engine...... ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 110,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 110,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light stays on (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault engine management light on (5.4.2)

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

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 25 Mar 2016 110,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,364 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,980 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 104,978 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear bottom bushs slight play offside rear bottom bushs slight play

slight mist inside offside front headlight unit

Fail 25 Sep 2012 84,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight mist inside offside front headlight unit

Pass 24 Aug 2011 71,783 miles

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

tyres wearing on edges - pressures were low - requires track checking on front.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,789 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,602 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 47,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,504 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,422 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 27,422 miles

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

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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LT05 VLX is a 2005 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT05 VLX, 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.

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LT05 VLX is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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