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R400 ESY

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,566 mi
Last recorded119,566 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 ESY
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 119,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 118,594 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Has lots of play ()

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

Pass 14 May 2019 101,919 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 101,914 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp indicating a fault (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicating a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 84,249 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2018 84,249 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear lower arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,010 miles

245/40 R 19 tyres front

275/35 R 19 tyres rear

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

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,214 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 75,595 miles

N/S/R tyre bold on inner (not full tread depth)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,248 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 73,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak on small pipe on top of radiator

water in offside headlamp

Fail 25 Feb 2014 73,225 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2012 65,581 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,519 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 61,515 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2010 55,001 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 37,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 37,183 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,702 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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R400 ESY is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R400 ESY, 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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R400 ESY is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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