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S305 OTR

2005 BMW 540

Green Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

216,742 mi
Last recorded216,742 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 540111,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 OTR
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2023 216,742 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 209,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 206,294 miles

gearbox area damp and inner rear sills surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2019 202,219 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 198,031 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 195,556 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 190,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 184,930 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 183,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 192,977 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 181,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 180,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 179,339 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 174,748 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 159,185 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 151,001 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 146,769 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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S305 OTR is a 2005 BMW 540 in Green with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 111,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S305 OTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S305 OTR registered?

S305 OTR is a 2005 BMW 540, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is S305 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S305 OTR shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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