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R7 YLJ

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,109 mi
Last recorded104,109 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 YLJ
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 104,109 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 104,109 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 103,179 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 102,473 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,221 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 89,090 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 86,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under tray fitted/side sills fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 85,001 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres have sidewall damage not down to cords

engine oil leak

Fail 2 May 2018 85,001 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres have sidewall damage not down to cords

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,661 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,422 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 76,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 66,142 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,142 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,671 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,385 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 44,383 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2009 44,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise number plate spacing.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,034 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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R7 YLJ is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R7 YLJ, 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 R7 YLJ registered?

R7 YLJ is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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