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R70 MSM

2005 BMW 645

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,022 mi
Last recorded142,022 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 MSM
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 142,022 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 135,807 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2018 135,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 125,871 miles

Oil leak ()

eml light on

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 125,796 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

eml light on

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 105,883 miles

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

oil leak

oil mist around power steering fluid reservoir

Fail 16 Mar 2016 105,705 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak

oil mist around power steering fluid reservoir

Fail 31 Mar 2015 99,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,137 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

Oil leak

Small crack nearside of screen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,200 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 66,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,388 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,990 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 51,849 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,928 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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R70 MSM is a 2005 BMW 645 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R70 MSM, 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 R70 MSM registered?

R70 MSM is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is R70 MSM safe to buy?

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