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YD55 KAU

2005 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,725 mi
Last recorded82,725 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KAU
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 82,725 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 82,646 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 77,928 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 77,874 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 74,764 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 66,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (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)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 65,976 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (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 10 Dec 2016 61,572 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,697 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,184 miles

brake pipes greased

front tyres have age cracks

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 40,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

front tyres have age cracks

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,809 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,163 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,074 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 545?

Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,978
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 382
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225
Brake pipe excessively corroded 157
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 135
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YD55 KAU is a 2005 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,095 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 545 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD55 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 545 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD55 KAU is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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