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RF05 GBU

2005 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,991 mi
Last recorded113,991 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 GBU
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 113,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated / split (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated / split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated / tyre size 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated / split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 113,376 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 113,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,017 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 112,522 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,164 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 110,242 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 110,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 109,428 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,401 miles

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

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

lip on front brake disc

Pass 5 Dec 2014 91,029 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 91,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,682 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,528 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,450 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 73,448 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 59,675 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,396 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2010 50,396 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2009 45,615 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 35,930 miles

adviose front and rear pads getting worn

strong advise rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

strong advise squealing noise noted from n/s/f when wheel rotated backwards requires further investigation

Fail 11 Apr 2009 35,926 miles

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

adviose front and rear pads getting worn

strong advise rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

strong advise squealing noise noted from n/s/f when wheel rotated backwards requires further investigation

Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,748 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 25,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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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RF05 GBU is a 2005 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF05 GBU, 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 RF05 GBU registered?

RF05 GBU is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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