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P1 ELK

2005 BMW 645

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,168 mi
Last recorded64,168 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 ELK
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 64,168 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 61,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 60,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 60,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,016 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,094 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,108 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 55,473 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,301 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,004 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,660 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,571 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,566 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 45,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,067 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,443 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,675 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,081 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 29,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,716 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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P1 ELK is a 2005 BMW 645 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P1 ELK, 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 P1 ELK registered?

P1 ELK is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is P1 ELK safe to buy?

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