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V16 SLB

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,061 mi
Last recorded88,061 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 SLB
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 88,061 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 88,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,680 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front headlamp slight misting.

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 80,679 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front headlamp slight misting.

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,541 miles

offside rear indicator bulb going white

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,483 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 68,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 68,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,670 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,630 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,701 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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V16 SLB is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V16 SLB, 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 V16 SLB registered?

V16 SLB is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is V16 SLB safe to buy?

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