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G8 VFS

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,719 mi
Last recorded145,719 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 VFS
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 145,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 142,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 138,927 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 138,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 137,960 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 137,958 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 136,525 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 133,949 miles

engine smokey

Fail 22 Jan 2018 133,949 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

engine smokey

Pass 14 Jan 2017 123,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 118,332 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,285 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,759 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 90,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking warning light on.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 83,014 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,949 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Mar 2010 75,939 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

hand brake lever travel in need of attention

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,087 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2009 68,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

front bumper insecure on nearside

Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,290 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 55,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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G8 VFS is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G8 VFS, 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 G8 VFS registered?

G8 VFS is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is G8 VFS safe to buy?

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