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MX05 VVZ

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,067 mi
Last recorded88,067 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 VVZ
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 88,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 86,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 86,978 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 85,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,014 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,082 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 66,348 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,819 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both sides ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,323 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate slightly damaged but readable

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 49,045 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,425 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,035 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 36,193 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,591 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 21,614 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 17,907 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 16,181 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,677 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
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MX05 VVZ is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MX05 VVZ, 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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What year was MX05 VVZ registered?

MX05 VVZ is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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