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J5 XER

2004 BMW 645

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,972 mi
Last recorded41,972 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 XER
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 41,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 39,289 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 35,219 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Oct 2022 31,330 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 31,330 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 30,059 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 30,059 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 28,674 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 26,109 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,212 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 20,866 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,468 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 16,308 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,716 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 7,695 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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J5 XER is a 2004 BMW 645 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J5 XER, 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

How do I check the history of J5 XER?

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What year was J5 XER registered?

J5 XER is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is J5 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 XER shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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