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RY54 ZZR

2005 BMW 545

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,389 mi
Last recorded91,389 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZZR
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 91,389 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 91,388 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has a bulge - 225/50/17 98V Winter tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 98V winter tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,735 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 85,735 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Offside 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,063 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,650 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,230 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 50,488 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,195 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,329 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,498 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 33,498 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,115 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 ZZR is a 2005 BMW 545 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RY54 ZZR, 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 ZZR registered?

RY54 ZZR is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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