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MHZ 8171

2005 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,516 mi
Last recorded110,516 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 8171
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 110,516 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 110,052 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 107,159 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 105,614 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 101,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,040 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 89,531 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 88,154 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 88,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,018 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,343 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,625 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 83,625 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,400 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,337 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 63,928 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 63,928 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 60,370 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,946 miles

ADVISE BRAKE CHECK

Pass 2 Jan 2008 35,135 miles

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

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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MHZ 8171 is a 2005 BMW 645 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 645 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 72,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MHZ 8171, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MHZ 8171 registered?

MHZ 8171 is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is MHZ 8171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHZ 8171 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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