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A15 TAU

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,915 mi
Last recorded83,915 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 TAU
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 83,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 83,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 83,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 83,573 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear anti roll bar hydraulic lines have surface corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 corners perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,512 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corners have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides have fly eye film (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear anti roll bar hydraulic pipes have surface corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 corners have cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,459 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 82,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside park brake effort slightly low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 78,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel has a weld that appears to be cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,483 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,608 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,376 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 40,376 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,992 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 645?

Based on 67,788 MOT tests across 4,007 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
4,673
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,475
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,417
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 903
position lamp(s) not working 735
Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
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A15 TAU is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 BMW 645 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 76,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 645 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 645 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 645 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 TAU registered?

A15 TAU is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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