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E4 DCN

2004 BMW 645

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,510 mi
Last recorded115,510 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 DCN
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 115,510 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 115,200 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 114,549 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,175 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

metal brake pipes corroded

slight leak of grease from o/s/r outer cv joint

Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,672 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 95,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear registration lamp dim

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2019 95,202 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements white background (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear registration lamp dim

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,958 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 77,717 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 77,702 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,278 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 69,254 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,461 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,671 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,017 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,003 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,715 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,936 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 35,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,451 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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E4 DCN is a 2004 BMW 645 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E4 DCN, 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 E4 DCN registered?

E4 DCN is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is E4 DCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 DCN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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