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GM04 YAV

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,162 mi
Last recorded89,162 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 YAV
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 89,162 miles

underside coated in underseal including all brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2025 86,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 83,690 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear centre sections corroded close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs inner faces badly corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower hub bush play

Offside Rear cv grease leak

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

signs of oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2023 80,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear centre sections corroded close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs inner faces badly corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower hub bush play

Offside Rear cv grease leak

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

front 245 40 19, rear 275 35 19

signs of oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2022 75,756 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 70,496 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,553 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 69,553 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

fuel cal seal starting to perish/crack

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,112 miles

slight seepage of oil at gearbox

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,101 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 66,101 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245x40x19 runflat (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,801 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,322 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,352 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,133 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 35,053 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 34,995 miles

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

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

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

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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GM04 YAV is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GM04 YAV, 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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GM04 YAV is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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