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VE05 VHW

2005 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,819 mi
Last recorded111,819 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 VHW
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2022 111,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 110,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged Discoloured ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2020 110,273 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged Discoloured ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS Light is on

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,906 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 103,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 101,395 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 101,395 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended tangled and twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,176 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view slightly discoloured (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 98,173 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at fronts (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively needs blade cleaning (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view slightly discoloured (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 May 2017 98,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks on the inner edge of rim. (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre worn exposing canvas (cord) (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,355 miles

Offside Front tyre worn thin on inside edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 95,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn thin on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,692 miles

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

slight play in n/s/r lower hub bush

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,456 miles

some wear / play in offside and nearside rear lower hub joints

Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,811 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2008 22,811 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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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VE05 VHW is a 2005 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VE05 VHW, 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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VE05 VHW is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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