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K17 BYU

2005 BMW 545

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,529 mi
Last recorded126,529 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 BYU
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 126,529 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 125,932 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 124,500 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 123,097 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 120,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 119,824 miles

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

limited travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,891 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,690 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 93,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,185 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 86,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 78,323 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 78,323 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 74,170 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,176 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,442 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 57,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 31 Jul 2012 45,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,897 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,897 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 5,695 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 5,584 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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K17 BYU is a 2005 BMW 545 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K17 BYU, 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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What year was K17 BYU registered?

K17 BYU is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is K17 BYU safe to buy?

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