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H5 SHN

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,206 mi
Last recorded107,206 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 SHN
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 107,206 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 106,322 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 105,493 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 103,877 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,617 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 102,617 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 101,596 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,892 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 100,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,107 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 99,073 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 97,940 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 97,940 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,783 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,917 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 84,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,629 miles

headlamp washers not working

o/s and n/s front tyres worn to limit inner edges

o/s and n/s rear suspension lower trunions worn

Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,474 miles

o/s rear tyre worn to limit inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2011 66,420 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre worn to limit inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,474 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,474 miles

front disc pads low and front discs worn

n/s parking brake poor performance

n/s rear tyre low on limit inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn to limit inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,770 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,406 miles

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge and nail in tread

Fail 2 Nov 2007 35,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge and nail in tread

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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H5 SHN 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 79.2%.

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 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 H5 SHN, 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 H5 SHN registered?

H5 SHN is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is H5 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 SHN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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