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R14 KST

2005 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,311 mi
Last recorded137,311 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 KST
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 137,311 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 137,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 137,291 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced mounting rubber split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner tyre edge excessively worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower swing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

major engine oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2020 127,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,542 miles

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

Park brake effort only just met, it would appear the brake system requires maintenance.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 123,542 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Park brake effort only just met, it would appear the brake system requires maintenance.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 119,756 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 119,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 116,826 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 116,826 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 113,650 miles

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

Nearside front tyre crcking

Fail 7 Dec 2015 113,650 miles

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

Nearside front tyre crcking

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 103,931 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 103,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,615 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 101,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,227 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 91,222 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 90,633 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Oil leak

Run flat indicator illuminated

Fail 22 May 2012 90,594 miles

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

Centre stop light not working

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

Oil leak

Run flat indicator illuminated

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,773 miles

brake warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 6 Dec 2010 75,685 miles

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

brake warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,590 miles

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

n/s/r light lens broken

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,749 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 47,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R14 KST is a 2005 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R14 KST, 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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R14 KST is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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