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YG55 AUE

2005 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,848 mi
Last recorded145,848 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 64572,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 AUE
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 145,848 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 136,920 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 124,069 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 124,069 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Apr 2022 113,324 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 108,920 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 108,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear registration plate light flashing intermittently

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

fuel cap o-ring deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2020 103,795 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 101,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 92,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 92,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 79,113 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 79,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases nearside front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 74,659 miles

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Pass 20 May 2015 68,037 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 62,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 57,538 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 44,504 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,315 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,789 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 36,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,839 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,469 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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YG55 AUE is a 2005 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YG55 AUE, 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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What year was YG55 AUE registered?

YG55 AUE is a 2005 BMW 645, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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