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W7 LYY

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,610 mi
Last recorded108,610 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 LYY
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 108,610 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2018 108,410 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Full plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,727 miles

full plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Dec 2015 96,073 miles

plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 May 2014 92,325 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 92,318 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 88,284 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 88,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 19 May 2012 83,311 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,498 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 64,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,714 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 47,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,318 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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W7 LYY is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W7 LYY, 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 W7 LYY registered?

W7 LYY is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is W7 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W7 LYY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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