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J600 REK

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,945 mi
Last recorded126,945 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 REK
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 126,945 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 126,926 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drips/quite heavy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 124,782 miles

engine has a heavy oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2022 124,782 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine has a heavy oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 119,654 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 118,660 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 116,334 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

oil leaks.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 187,054 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers & under trays fitted.

oil leaks.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 185,755 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 185,754 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,964 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

steering rack as slight knock on off side

Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,794 miles

front brake imbalance 20% front brakes may need repair

Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,521 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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J600 REK is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J600 REK, 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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J600 REK is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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