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SJ05 ZWK

2005 BMW 545

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,287 mi
Last recorded201,287 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 ZWK
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 201,287 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 201,285 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 198,234 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 195,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 192,248 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 190,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 187,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 185,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 183,311 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 183,306 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 178,540 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 178,535 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 170,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 160,797 miles

front washers low pressure

Pass 22 Feb 2014 145,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 145,397 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 130,451 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 115,314 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 115,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,696 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 85,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,563 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 59,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 21 Feb 2008 35,259 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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SJ05 ZWK is a 2005 BMW 545 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ05 ZWK, 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 SJ05 ZWK registered?

SJ05 ZWK is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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