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FA04 YCL

2004 BMW 645

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

101,978 mi
Last recorded101,978 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 YCL
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 101,978 miles

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

Offside Front Inner TIE ROD ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 101,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside HEADLAMP HAS SLIGHT CONDENSATON

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front INNER TIE ROD ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (HUB BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 98,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,829 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 99,552 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 84,693 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,952 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 78,034 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,751 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,527 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,636 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,287 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,919 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,579 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,244 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 38,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,343 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,978 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 15,277 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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FA04 YCL is a 2004 BMW 645 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FA04 YCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA04 YCL registered?

FA04 YCL is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 22 July 2004.

Is FA04 YCL safe to buy?

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