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RY54 ZTP

2005 BMW 545

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,782 mi
Last recorded137,782 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZTP
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 137,782 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 137,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 17 Dec 2024 134,730 miles

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

Rear brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 16 Dec 2024 134,730 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 13 Dec 2023 131,088 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 127,580 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 124,350 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 24 Nov 2020 122,863 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 121,687 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 119,499 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 116,236 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 113,653 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 110,879 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 106,902 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 106,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 104,860 miles

chip in windscreen

slight blow in exhaust at rear

Pass 29 Sep 2012 98,322 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,259 miles

another set of no plate in car

Pass 17 May 2010 79,064 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,955 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 39,991 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 9,044 miles

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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RY54 ZTP is a 2005 BMW 545 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY54 ZTP, 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.

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What year was RY54 ZTP registered?

RY54 ZTP is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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