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RX55 AXY

2005 BMW 645

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,001 mi
Last recorded130,001 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 AXY
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 130,001 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 130,001 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 123,996 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 123,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,311 miles

Nearside headlight washer not working

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 121,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside headlight washer not working

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 121,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front wipers smear slight

Nearside headlight washer not working leaking fluid when activated

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bottom arm rear pin joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,240 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 116,936 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Feb 2017 112,288 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,807 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,859 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 81,247 miles

Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 6 May 2014 81,247 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,430 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,330 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)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges (secondary tread).

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,484 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,240 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,725 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,057 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 35,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RX55 AXY is a 2005 BMW 645 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RX55 AXY, 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 RX55 AXY registered?

RX55 AXY is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is RX55 AXY safe to buy?

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