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GR04 LAY

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,190 mi
Last recorded101,190 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 LAY
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 101,190 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 101,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 101,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2024 96,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 92,157 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 90,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Bottom rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 Bottom rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil/coolant leak

Pass 4 Jun 2021 88,823 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,978 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,101 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,418 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 78,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,048 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 70,008 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

play in o/s/r lower suspension arm rose joint/bush.

slight corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes.

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,507 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 65,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 58,439 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,078 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 54,078 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

pad warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,254 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 49,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,399 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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GR04 LAY 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 76.2%.

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 GR04 LAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR04 LAY registered?

GR04 LAY is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 18 August 2004.

Is GR04 LAY safe to buy?

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