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AL03 LYR

2004 BMW 645

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,793 mi
Last recorded121,793 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 LYR
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 121,793 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 119,790 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 118,201 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 116,886 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 112,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 106,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside parking brake efficiency low

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak Under trays fitted ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 98,002 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak Under trays fitted ()

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

Pass 24 May 2016 91,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2015 78,973 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,499 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,800 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,890 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,555 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,042 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
Full BMW 645 reliability report

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AL03 LYR is a 2004 BMW 645 in Blue 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 AL03 LYR, 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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AL03 LYR is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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