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R400 FMD

2005 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,598 mi
Last recorded209,598 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 FMD
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 209,598 miles

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))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod/rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 206,411 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 201,512 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 198,401 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 193,606 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 193,601 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 189,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OVER REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 183,117 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2018 183,087 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT SPACING (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 168,701 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OVER AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGES WORN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 156,117 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 156,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 FMD is a 2005 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FMD, 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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What year was R400 FMD registered?

R400 FMD is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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