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LT05 VSJ

2005 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

191,379 mi
Last recorded191,379 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VSJ
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 191,379 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 186,201 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 178,034 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2023 178,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2022 172,256 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2021 168,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 166,940 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 166,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 162,254 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 153,332 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

oil leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2017 146,041 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 138,318 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 127,135 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 117,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,578 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 94,085 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 86,025 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,486 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,805 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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LT05 VSJ is a 2005 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LT05 VSJ, 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 LT05 VSJ registered?

LT05 VSJ is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is LT05 VSJ safe to buy?

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