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J17 OEH

2004 BMW 645

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,831 mi
Last recorded109,831 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 OEH
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 109,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 105,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 103,066 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 102,002 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 99,441 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both outer mirrors fading (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 99,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both outer mirrors fading (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 95,904 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under shields fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 95,168 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively further investigation advised (1.2.1 (e))

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,959 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 89,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,737 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 69,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,428 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 51,531 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 50,957 miles

offside rear handbrake effort low (but still locking wheel)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2012 50,487 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 48,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,554 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,420 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,281 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,648 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,897 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,400 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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J17 OEH is a 2004 BMW 645 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J17 OEH, 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 J17 OEH registered?

J17 OEH is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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