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BMW 645

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 4,398 cc

LR05 HOJMOT history

LR05 HOJ is a grey petrol BMW 645 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

LR05 HOJ grey BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 6 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
119,627 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HOJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
645
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 HOJ was last recorded at 119,627 miles on 14 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 May 2026: 119,627 miles, lower than 119,789 miles on 7 Aug 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,789 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Average per year
5,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,627 miles
  • 2024 – 119,789 miles
  • 2023 – 115,401 miles
  • 2021 – 113,500 miles
  • 2020 – 109,269 miles
  • 2019 – 108,336 miles
  • 2018 – 108,281 miles
  • 2017 – 105,288 miles
  • 2016 – 105,260 miles
  • 2015 – 103,002 miles
  • 2014 – 99,114 miles
  • 2013 – 92,674 miles
  • 2012 – 64,122 miles
  • 2010 – 45,131 miles
  • 2009 – 34,177 miles
  • 2008 – 23,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,627 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,627 miles (-162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    119,627 miles
    Test number
    478712533413
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,789 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,789 miles
    Test number
    773263568346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail119,789 miles (+38)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,789 miles
    Test number
    614520250650
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,751 miles (+4,350)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,751 miles
    Test number
    508192469082
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,401 miles
    Test number
    815893030605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  6. Fail115,401 miles (+1,901)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,401 miles
    Test number
    299491836344
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass113,500 miles (+4,231)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,500 miles
    Test number
    229259032468
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Has Cuts in Tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass109,269 miles (+933)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,269 miles
    Test number
    376892009556
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,336 miles (+55)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,336 miles
    Test number
    840089352472
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,281 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,281 miles
    Test number
    420609814507
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOsr wheel has had a repair

  11. Fail108,274 miles (+2,986)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,274 miles
    Test number
    245938683813
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cut on the side wall

  12. Pass105,288 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,288 miles
    Test number
    339225848114
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields

  13. Pass105,260 miles (+2,258)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,260 miles
    Test number
    736766911820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinhole (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre bald inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight blue smoke emitted from exhaust

  14. Pass103,002 miles (+3,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,002 miles
    Test number
    710181088110
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Pass99,114 miles (+6,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,114 miles
    Test number
    677163974297
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass92,674 miles (+28,552)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,674 miles
    Test number
    967293413268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,122 miles (+552)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,122 miles
    Test number
    678309012255
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs slight wear

  18. Fail63,570 miles (+18,439)6 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,570 miles
    Test number
    645973212254
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on, seat belt/air bag warning light on & TPS warning light on
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs slight wear

  19. Pass45,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,131 miles
    Test number
    261582520225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,131 miles (+10,954)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,131 miles
    Test number
    354942620270
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass34,177 miles (+10,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,177 miles
    Test number
    122137399487
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass23,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,951 miles
    Test number
    144501298079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 HOJ

Does LR05 HOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 HOJ is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HOJ?
The MOT on LR05 HOJ is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 HOJ done?
LR05 HOJ was recorded at 119,627 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,280 miles a year.
Has LR05 HOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HOJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 HOJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 HOJ find?
LR05 HOJ passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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