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SJ05 BUO

2005 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,951 mi
Last recorded107,951 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 BUO
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 107,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 107,945 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 101,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear heavy tyre wear

Offside Rear tyre wear

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 101,287 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear heavy tyre wear

Offside Rear tyre wear

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,782 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 28 Nov 2013 88,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2012 84,732 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 84,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 81,817 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 81,779 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,819 miles

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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SJ05 BUO is a 2005 BMW 645 in Grey 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 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 SJ05 BUO, 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 SJ05 BUO registered?

SJ05 BUO is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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