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OV05 XZX

2005 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,719 mi
Last recorded69,719 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XZX
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 69,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 68,288 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 67,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 65,896 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 65,893 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle has a covering of oil

Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,448 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 62,448 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 59,589 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 59,589 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,414 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 50,887 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 47,158 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 47,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 42,789 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 42,789 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 41,296 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 39,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,993 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 35,982 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 32,407 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 24 May 2011 28,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 23,614 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 18,639 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,141 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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OV05 XZX is a 2005 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV05 XZX, 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 OV05 XZX registered?

OV05 XZX is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is OV05 XZX safe to buy?

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