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RY05 KPA

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,190 mi
Last recorded103,190 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 KPA
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,190 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 103,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 155,944 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 155,941 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 89,960 miles

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut on the inner side wall, but not deep enough to reach the cord or ply.

Fail 27 May 2011 87,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,128 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 65,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 65,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,684 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,521 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 62,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RY05 KPA is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RY05 KPA, 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

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What year was RY05 KPA registered?

RY05 KPA is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is RY05 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 KPA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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