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HV04 VBL

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,233 mi
Last recorded154,233 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 VBL
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 154,233 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased at exposed ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 154,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 155,298 miles

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

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 148,147 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 140,053 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

some play in offside front , rear lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 21 Nov 2014 131,454 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 120,679 miles

slight play in nearside rear suspension arm

Fail 4 Dec 2013 120,679 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside rear suspension arm

Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,742 miles

some wear / play in offside front lower rear suspension arm ball joint

Fail 27 Nov 2012 107,742 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some wear / play in offside front lower rear suspension arm ball joint

Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,993 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 96,993 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,076 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in tyre treads.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

tyres wearing wearing low, edges.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 77,129 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in tyre treads.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

tyres wearing wearing low, edges.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,357 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,309 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 52,309 miles

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

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

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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HV04 VBL is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV04 VBL, 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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HV04 VBL is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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