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FC04 JZW

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

114,325 mi
Last recorded114,325 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 JZW
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 114,325 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 114,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 111,592 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 111,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 109,794 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 109,716 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 107,270 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 107,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 104,609 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 104,565 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 101,690 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 101,661 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,716 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,184 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 97,178 miles

Steering arm deformed both inner joints (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,845 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,947 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,220 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,126 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,802 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,068 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 61,859 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,060 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 52,060 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,813 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,546 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,221 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,132 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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FC04 JZW is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 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 FC04 JZW, 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 FC04 JZW registered?

FC04 JZW is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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