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FHZ 8698

2004 BMW 645

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,366 mi
Last recorded131,366 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 8698
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 131,366 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2026 131,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2025 129,252 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 124,555 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 118,227 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 110,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 102,316 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 95,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 95,973 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 87,929 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 87,292 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 78,103 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn smooth

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Fail 24 May 2018 78,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge worn smooth

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth

offside rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 23 May 2017 71,428 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,354 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,957 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,441 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 51,441 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,705 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre slight damage outer side wall

Pass 23 Oct 2012 37,728 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 37,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,618 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,807 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,581 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,689 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 16,721 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FHZ 8698 is a 2004 BMW 645 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FHZ 8698, 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 FHZ 8698 registered?

FHZ 8698 is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is FHZ 8698 safe to buy?

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