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YB05 MXW

2005 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,191 mi
Last recorded114,191 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 MXW
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 114,191 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 111,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front nearside rear wheels welded customer confirmed professionally repaired

Fail 2 Nov 2021 111,259 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 111,214 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r wheel welded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 111,190 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r wheel welded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 111,146 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front small oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/f wheel rims welded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 111,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s+o/s (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+os (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel rim 2 weld repairs

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 24 Apr 2018 106,095 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 106,095 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured two places (4.2.B.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s/r lower outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 94,434 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 86,292 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 86,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,094 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 80,139 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,613 miles

plastic over sills and under car

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,499 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 55,492 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2009 36,126 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 26,416 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 26,414 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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YB05 MXW is a 2005 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YB05 MXW, 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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YB05 MXW is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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