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AR03 CHR

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,573 mi
Last recorded153,573 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 CHR
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 153,573 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

cover on under body & parts

Pass 19 May 2025 153,063 miles

covers on under body & parts

Pass 15 May 2024 152,323 miles

covers on under body

Pass 16 May 2023 151,371 miles

covers on under body

Pass 19 May 2022 149,205 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 148,421 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

covers on under body

Pass 16 May 2019 147,020 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 145,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 144,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 144,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall, marked yellow (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 143,543 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 136,361 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 136,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 125,612 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 125,612 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 122,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 114,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 99,866 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 99,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre bald on edges.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,149 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 67,687 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,843 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,980 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 32,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 26 Apr 2006 17,368 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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AR03 CHR is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR03 CHR, 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 AR03 CHR registered?

AR03 CHR is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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