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OW05 BFA

2005 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,685 mi
Last recorded69,685 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BFA
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,685 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,809 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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OW05 BFA is a 2005 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OW05 BFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW05 BFA registered?

OW05 BFA is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is OW05 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 BFA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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