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MM05 ECV

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,752 mi
Last recorded116,752 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 ECV
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 116,752 miles

Nearside parking brake poor effort

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 116,260 miles

Nearside parking brake poor effort

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 116,064 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 116,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 114,939 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort on N/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 112,507 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 112,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,050 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

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

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

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

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

Rear level link rod partially seized

Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,697 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 102,658 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 99,115 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 99,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,268 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,068 miles

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

o/s/r lower knuckle dust cover deteriorated.

rear H frame susp bushes slightly deteriorated.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 89,680 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension bushes deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 89,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension bushes deteriorated.

Pass 28 May 2013 81,424 miles

rear tyres wearing off right on inner edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,354 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 31 May 2011 69,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,892 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,194 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,570 miles

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
Full BMW 645 reliability report

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MM05 ECV is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MM05 ECV, 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 MM05 ECV registered?

MM05 ECV is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is MM05 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 ECV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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