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BMW 645

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,398 cc

LA05 BWMMOT history

LA05 BWM is a black petrol BMW 645 first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2022.

LA05 BWM black BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 6 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2024
Mileage
153,237 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA05 BWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
645
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA05 BWM was last recorded at 153,237 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 8,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,873 miles · 23 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
8,364 miles
Average per year
9,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,237 miles
  • 2021 – 144,873 miles
  • 2019 – 127,927 miles
  • 2018 – 117,742 miles
  • 2017 – 108,731 miles
  • 2016 – 99,076 miles
  • 2015 – 77,852 miles
  • 2014 – 62,071 miles
  • 2013 – 56,055 miles
  • 2012 – 51,181 miles
  • 2011 – 47,483 miles
  • 2010 – 40,290 miles
  • 2009 – 29,600 miles
  • 2008 – 18,391 miles
  • 2007 – 1,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,237 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake flexi hose not sat in support bracket
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall scrub (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake effort reduced adjustment/ repair maybe required
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering fault lamp illuminated, steering heavy but still operates

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *BORDERLINE REPLACE ASAP*

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *BORDERLINE REPLACE ASAP*

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear park brake low adjustment / repair maybe required

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,237 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,237 miles
    Test number
    964241567103
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake flexi hose not sat in support bracket
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall scrub (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake effort reduced adjustment/ repair maybe required
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering fault lamp illuminated, steering heavy but still operates

  2. Fail153,237 miles (+8,364)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,237 miles
    Test number
    722122372518
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake flexi hose not sat in support bracket
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall scrub (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake effort reduced adjustment/ repair maybe required
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering fault lamp illuminated, steering heavy but still operates

  3. Pass144,873 miles (+7,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,873 miles
    Test number
    820608213349
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,071 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,071 miles
    Test number
    609284951378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *BORDERLINE REPLACE ASAP* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *BORDERLINE REPLACE ASAP* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake low adjustment / repair maybe required
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail137,071 miles (+9,144)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,071 miles
    Test number
    400978340421
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *BORDERLINE REPLACE ASAP* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *BORDERLINE REPLACE ASAP* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake low adjustment / repair maybe required
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,927 miles
    Test number
    285717539106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail127,927 miles (+10,185)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,927 miles
    Test number
    716538894661
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass117,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,742 miles
    Test number
    952677880703
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail117,742 miles (+9,011)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,742 miles
    Test number
    720182035488
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,731 miles
    Test number
    666114887742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,731 miles (+9,655)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,731 miles
    Test number
    761591241154
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

  12. Pass99,076 miles (+21,224)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,076 miles
    Test number
    661159279437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,852 miles (+15,781)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,852 miles
    Test number
    647541345159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,071 miles (+6,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,071 miles
    Test number
    269471564105
    • NoteUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  15. Pass56,055 miles (+4,874)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,055 miles
    Test number
    957089553166
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges

  16. Pass51,181 miles (+3,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,181 miles
    Test number
    185127112134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass47,483 miles (+7,193)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,483 miles
    Test number
    647314431298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly scored

  18. Pass40,290 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,290 miles
    Test number
    424845020269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,230 miles (+10,630)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,230 miles
    Test number
    273184220265
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres in poor condition on inner edges

  20. Pass29,600 miles (+11,209)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,600 miles
    Test number
    461378489163
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteWorn brake pads warning on

  21. Pass18,391 miles (+16,562)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,391 miles
    Test number
    682014618228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass1,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    1,829 miles
    Test number
    244096007259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA05 BWM

Does LA05 BWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA05 BWM expired on 5 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA05 BWM?
The MOT on LA05 BWM expired on 5 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA05 BWM done?
LA05 BWM was recorded at 153,237 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 9,830 miles a year.
Has LA05 BWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA05 BWM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LA05 BWM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA05 BWM find?
LA05 BWM passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2022 with 7 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front brake flexi hose not sat in support bracket; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall scrub, and 4 more.

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