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HK04 KWG

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,813 mi
Last recorded157,813 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 KWG
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 157,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 152,006 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 152,006 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 145,925 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 145,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 140,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 140,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 125,667 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 112,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 112,660 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 103,593 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 May 2018 88,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 81,328 miles

Front tyres deteriorating

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

oil on undertray

Pass 18 Dec 2015 80,603 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 80,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

engine covers fitted

nail in offside front tyre

undertyrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 67,650 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,365 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,275 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 32,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 24,674 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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HK04 KWG 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 75%.

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 HK04 KWG, 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 HK04 KWG registered?

HK04 KWG is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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