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SA02 PAW

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,933 mi
Last recorded173,933 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 PAW
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 173,933 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 170,768 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 168,695 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 164,476 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 158,746 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 150,584 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 143,937 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 137,394 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2018 137,398 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2018 136,887 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2017 129,816 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

under shields fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 124,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and under covers

Pass 4 Jun 2015 114,816 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 104,374 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,077 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 80,215 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 76,966 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,917 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,107 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 May 2008 55,255 miles

front number plate slightly damaged - advise

Fail 2 May 2008 55,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate slightly damaged - advise

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
Full BMW 645 reliability report

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SA02 PAW is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA02 PAW, 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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SA02 PAW is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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