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GK04 JDU

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,702 mi
Last recorded128,702 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 JDU
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 128,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and under rear floors (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside parking brake effort lower than expected. adjustment or repair may be required.

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to acceptable limit, under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 128,701 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and under rear floors (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to acceptable limit, under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 128,270 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to acceptable limit, under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 126,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside front to rear pipes leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive near to acceptable limit. under trays also fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 126,671 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inside bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside front to rear pipes leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive near to acceptable limit. under trays also fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 123,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearing acceptable limits. engine trays fitted and holding oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 119,133 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray full of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 119,132 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray full of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 115,339 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 110,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 105,760 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 105,760 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,336 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

rear tyres getting low

Fail 18 Jan 2016 102,336 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

rear tyres getting low

Fail 2 Feb 2015 97,870 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 97,870 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,510 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2012 75,936 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2012 75,936 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,568 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 57,224 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,691 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,629 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 34,629 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)

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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GK04 JDU is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GK04 JDU, 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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GK04 JDU is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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