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FMW 137J

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,912 mi
Last recorded118,912 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 137J
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 118,912 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 118,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,878 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)

Pad warning lamp illuminated but pads OK

Pass 18 Feb 2017 111,739 miles

brake warning lamp on

Fail 18 Feb 2017 111,739 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshner (8.3.1b)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 3 Feb 2016 107,990 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing wire inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2014 105,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,944 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 40,880 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 40,824 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 1 Jun 2007 31,510 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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FMW 137J is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FMW 137J, 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 FMW 137J registered?

FMW 137J is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is FMW 137J safe to buy?

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