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PJ05 LVK

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,314 mi
Last recorded96,314 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 LVK
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 96,314 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 82,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake force reading slightly low on offside

Fail 7 May 2010 82,105 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake force reading slightly low on offside

Pass 28 May 2009 66,870 miles

2x front different alloys and sizes

centre locking mechanism for seatbelt not present

slight play Offside of steering rack

Fail 26 May 2009 66,799 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre locking mechanism for seatbelt not present

oil at minimum

Pass 28 May 2008 51,573 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 51,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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PJ05 LVK is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ05 LVK, 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.

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What year was PJ05 LVK registered?

PJ05 LVK is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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