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RE05 NTV

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,171 mi
Last recorded211,171 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 NTV
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 211,171 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 211,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 210,937 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 210,933 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 154,209 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 138,722 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 131,119 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 123,043 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Feb 2018 100,924 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 98,278 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,597 miles

Offside Rear alloy wheel has weld repair on inner

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Nov 2014 83,563 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 83,563 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,976 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 74,976 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,602 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Jul 2012 61,602 miles

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

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,334 miles

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

Undertray oily

Fail 3 Aug 2011 58,334 miles

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

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

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

Undertray oily

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,258 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 30 Mar 2009 31,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,868 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 545?

Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,978
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 382
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225
Brake pipe excessively corroded 157
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 135
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RE05 NTV is a 2005 BMW 545 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 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,095 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 545 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE05 NTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 545 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE05 NTV registered?

RE05 NTV is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is RE05 NTV safe to buy?

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