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RK55 XFM

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,479 mi
Last recorded147,479 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XFM
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 147,479 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 147,172 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 146,295 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 142,655 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 140,260 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 137,920 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 133,563 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,960 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2019 132,960 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2017 121,156 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 121,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 104,570 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 104,570 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,551 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 87,551 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 87,373 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre (275/40R18Y)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,101 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 58,089 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Sep 2013 58,075 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 58,065 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,499 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 52,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,022 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,618 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,225 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
Full BMW 645 reliability report

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RK55 XFM is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK55 XFM, 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 RK55 XFM registered?

RK55 XFM is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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