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2011 BMW 645 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 645 models manufactured in 2011, based on 357 real MOT test results.

74.8%
Pass Rate
25.2%
Fail Rate
357
Total Tests
53,484
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2011 BMW 645 MOT Analysis

The 2011 BMW 645 has an MOT pass rate of 74.8% based on 357 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 53,484 miles on the odometer. With a 25.2% failure rate, the 2011 645 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2011 BMW 645 is Tyres, responsible for 1.4% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Noise, emissions and leaks is the second most common issue at 0.8%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment follows at 0.6%.

Top failures specific to 2011 models only. The overall 645 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres1.4%5
2Noise, Emissions And Leaks0.8%3
3Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment0.6%2
4Non-component Advisories0.3%1
5Suspension0.3%1
6Visibility0.3%1
7Identification Of The Vehicle0.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 53,484 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres0.26% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.16% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.10% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.05% per 10K miSuspension0.05% per 10K miVisibility0.05% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.05% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres0.261.4%5
Noise, emissions and leaks0.160.8%3
Lamps & Electrical0.100.6%2
Non-component advisories0.050.3%1
Suspension0.050.3%1
Visibility0.050.3%1
Identification of the vehicle0.050.3%1

Mileage Statistics

53,484
Mean
60,828
Median
17,776
25th Percentile
73,404
75th Percentile
4.71% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2011 BMW 645 has an MOT pass rate of 74.8% based on 357 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 53,484 miles on the odometer. With a 25.2% failure rate, the 2011 645 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2011 BMW 645, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. At 53,484 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Tyres — 1.4% of failures

Tyres issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 2011 BMW 645 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Noise, emissions and leaks — 0.8% of failures

Noise, emissions and leaks issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 2011 BMW 645 models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.6% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 2011 BMW 645 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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