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RE05 ZCA

2005 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

149,671 mi
Last recorded149,671 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZCA
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 149,671 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 144,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 135,391 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 118,119 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 108,438 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 108,438 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,818 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,118 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,541 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 80,402 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 76,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 63,869 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 58,569 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,696 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,408 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 45,408 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 18 Jan 2011 38,474 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,863 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 10,666 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 ZCA is a 2005 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE05 ZCA?

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What year was RE05 ZCA registered?

RE05 ZCA is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is RE05 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 ZCA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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