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MK05 WUG

2005 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,128 mi
Last recorded135,128 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 WUG
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 135,128 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2024 131,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 125,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / split on inner wall & very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 119,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 114,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Fail 15 Sep 2021 114,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 110,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 109,490 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 106,440 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,544 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges & perishing in the tread.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges & perishing in the tread.

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 100,781 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges & perishing in the tread.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & very worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges & perishing in the tread.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to check seat belt.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,173 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 91,170 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,191 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 85,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,343 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,934 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,569 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,116 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,284 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,633 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,718 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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MK05 WUG is a 2005 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MK05 WUG, 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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MK05 WUG is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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