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FV04 AZA

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,264 mi
Last recorded146,264 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 AZA
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 146,264 miles

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 138,434 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear o\s\r disc dust cover insecure

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of floor and engine

Fail 10 Nov 2022 138,377 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link cover burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hydraulic leak from rear anti-roll-bar (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear o\s\r disc dust cover insecure

fuel cap seal splitting

under tray fitted preventing full inspection of floor and engine

Pass 12 Jan 2022 134,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm 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))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 134,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 128,386 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 122,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 114,309 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 107,989 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both at flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,008 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,634 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,251 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear a/r /b pump leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,522 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 84,520 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,907 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,560 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,772 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 45,351 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 37,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,129 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
Full BMW 645 reliability report

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FV04 AZA is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV04 AZA, 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 FV04 AZA registered?

FV04 AZA is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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