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WFZ 343

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,397 mi
Last recorded98,397 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFZ 343
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 98,397 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 97,093 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,539 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 89,804 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 89,692 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 78,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,992 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front back plate weakened by corrosion,deteriorated.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,249 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,139 miles

neareide front brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,633 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,697 miles

rear brake pad sensor insecure.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 41,697 miles

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

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

rear brake pad sensor insecure.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,190 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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WFZ 343 is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WFZ 343, 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 WFZ 343 registered?

WFZ 343 is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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