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A8 GXT

2004 BMW 645

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,608 mi
Last recorded138,608 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GXT
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,608 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 138,516 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 138,516 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 138,157 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 138,157 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside rear height sensor broken.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 137,714 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 137,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 135,872 miles

E.m.l. light on.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 135,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

E.m.l. light on.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 134,380 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres worn very low on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 130,876 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bushe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Brake reaction bushe (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 130,876 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bushe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Brake reaction bushe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 128,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 124,219 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 120,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 111,325 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,572 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 82,073 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,039 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 49,079 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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A8 GXT is a 2004 BMW 645 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 GXT, 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 A8 GXT registered?

A8 GXT is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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