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GK04 LCX

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,998 mi
Last recorded98,998 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 LCX
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 98,998 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 98,998 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 98,109 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 95,191 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 95,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 94,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,684 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 93,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,462 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 88,837 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Feb 2017 87,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 87,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine area.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 85,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Non-obligatory mirror (nearside) deteriorating

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Non-obligatory mirror (nearside) deteriorating

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 84,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,536 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 77,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,729 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight inner sidewall damage

offside rear tyre on the legal limit !

Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,797 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 49,493 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 49,493 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 45,418 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,418 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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GK04 LCX is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LCX, 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 GK04 LCX registered?

GK04 LCX is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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