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M9 GDV

2005 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,758 mi
Last recorded130,758 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 GDV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 130,758 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 130,758 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 130,499 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 130,499 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 129,287 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 128,070 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 124,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 120,481 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 114,498 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 109,178 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,292 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 93,173 miles

7 pin adapter fitted to trailer socket.

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

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

Offside windscreen washer is partially blocked.

Tow ball not fitted at time of test.

Windscreen wipers smear slightly. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Fail 19 Sep 2015 93,164 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Offside windscreen washer is partially blocked.

Tow ball not fitted at time of test.

Windscreen wipers smear slightly. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,521 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,036 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,349 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,661 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,892 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,850 miles

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

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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M9 GDV is a 2005 BMW 545 in Grey 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 M9 GDV, 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 M9 GDV registered?

M9 GDV is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is M9 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 GDV 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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