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RA05 NKN

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,269 mi
Last recorded104,269 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 NKN
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 104,269 miles

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

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

Offside 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 18 May 2026 104,263 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 19 May 2025 97,951 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 8 May 2024 91,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 2 May 2024 91,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2023 81,674 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 81,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 64,077 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 45,149 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 36,199 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 35,092 miles

offside front tyre slight low on tread on very outer edge

Pass 19 May 2016 33,583 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,559 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 29,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 26,356 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 23,448 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,695 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 19,054 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 16,280 miles

both fronts tyres starting to get low on outer edges

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,430 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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RA05 NKN 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 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA05 NKN, 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 RA05 NKN registered?

RA05 NKN is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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