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MW05 DVF

2005 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,927 mi
Last recorded74,927 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 DVF
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 74,927 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 69,993 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 69,991 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 64,532 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,712 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 63,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 58,940 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake has no reserve travel

Fail 1 Jun 2018 58,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake has no reserve travel

Pass 31 May 2017 54,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 May 2016 49,727 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 44,760 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 39,222 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 37,248 miles

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 May 2012 36,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,988 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,781 miles

body undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,821 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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MW05 DVF is a 2005 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW05 DVF, 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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What year was MW05 DVF registered?

MW05 DVF is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is MW05 DVF safe to buy?

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