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N34 RAT

2005 BMW 645

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,983 mi
Last recorded104,983 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN34 RAT
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 104,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perishing

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 104,126 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 104,126 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 102,330 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorating

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 101,252 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 101,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 99,290 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 97,372 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 95,156 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 92,981 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 89,781 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,826 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 85,826 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,593 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 66,593 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,219 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,683 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,642 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 49,536 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,301 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,048 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,155 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 30,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 24,943 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,051 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2008 19,051 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn abnormally on inner edge,bald (stepped tread) and almost through to cords

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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N34 RAT is a 2005 BMW 645 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N34 RAT, 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 N34 RAT registered?

N34 RAT is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is N34 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N34 RAT shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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