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W5 JLM

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,837 mi
Last recorded41,837 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 JLM
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 41,837 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 32,473 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 31,551 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 30,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 30,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 30,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 30,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 30,424 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 30,398 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 30,348 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 30,342 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 30,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,638 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,175 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,397 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,982 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,816 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,629 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,791 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,377 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,048 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,382 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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W5 JLM is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W5 JLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W5 JLM registered?

W5 JLM is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is W5 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 JLM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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