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MV05 JSU

2005 BMW 645

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,734 mi
Last recorded136,734 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 JSU
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 136,734 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 135,962 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower foremost arm foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 135,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower foremost arm foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 135,620 miles

Low effort to nearside parking brake

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front foremost lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 135,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Foremost upper arm/tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Low effort to nearside parking brake

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front foremost lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 135,165 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 131,610 miles

Both headlamp images adequate

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil from under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 131,605 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to nearside 35% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Both headlamp images adequate

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil from under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 128,507 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 128,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lower effort to nearside 45% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jan 2020 126,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake lever close to no reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2019 123,929 miles

all brake discs look worn

slight judder on front brakes

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 22 Jan 2019 123,929 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

all brake discs look worn

slight judder on front brakes

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Jan 2018 119,080 miles

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

Offside Front Inner slight play steering rack

Oil leak ()

brake fluid change indicator illuminated

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

pdc failure illuminated

service indicator illuminated

under trays fit

Pass 18 Jan 2017 112,897 miles

Low effort to nearside parking brake

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 105,270 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED TO VEHICLE

Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,114 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 91,213 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,156 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 69,187 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,492 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,970 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 36,967 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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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MV05 JSU is a 2005 BMW 645 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MV05 JSU, 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.

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MV05 JSU is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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