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PJ05 VYV

2005 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,172 mi
Last recorded97,172 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 VYV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,677 miles

slight distortion on inside rim of n/s/f wheel

very small stone chips on windscreen,swept area.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,886 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 Apr 2008 57,751 miles

fornt tyres beinning to wear on inside edges

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 VYV is a 2005 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 PJ05 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

PJ05 VYV is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is PJ05 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ05 VYV shows 4 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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