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BJ02 BMW

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,720 mi
Last recorded159,720 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 BMW
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 159,720 miles

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

advise exhaust tailpipes missing

Fail 11 Oct 2022 159,717 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

advise exhaust tailpipes missing

Pass 25 Oct 2021 156,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both exhaust tail pipes missing

Fail 8 Oct 2021 156,528 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH EXHAUST TAIL PIPES MISSING

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 152,292 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 144,247 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 129,411 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 116,701 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 99,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,467 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,172 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 89,172 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,676 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 82,666 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 68,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,222 miles

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

unable to see rear inner brake pads

underbody covers fitted front to rear

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,594 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 44,549 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise offside rear brake pad warning wire not conected,also unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,988 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front & rear discs lipped

Pass 6 Nov 2007 18,452 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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BJ02 BMW is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BJ02 BMW, 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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BJ02 BMW is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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