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RL05 XEK

2005 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,122 mi
Last recorded139,122 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XEK
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 139,122 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all tyres wearing low/nearside front on limit

Pass 8 Mar 2021 131,304 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 131,294 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 128,884 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 128,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 128,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 128,529 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 117,848 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread wearing thin.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 117,847 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread wearing thin.

Pass 1 Mar 2015 105,830 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,316 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2013 79,912 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2012 69,183 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,838 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 8 Mar 2010 49,445 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,898 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,666 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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RL05 XEK is a 2005 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RL05 XEK, 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 RL05 XEK registered?

RL05 XEK is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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