MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil level low
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe corroded........ (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber very weak........
Oil leak From engine...... ()
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...... ()
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)
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
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)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
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.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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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