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L13 SLT

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,274 mi
Last recorded82,274 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 SLT
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 82,274 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 81,683 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 80,944 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 79,920 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,112 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 76,671 miles

Front tyres 12 years old

Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,931 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,438 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,862 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,853 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,365 miles

front no plate deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and wearing low

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly lipped

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,318 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,479 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,776 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 46,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,032 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,080 miles

Both front tyre outer edges worn

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

plastic sump under tray damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2007 33,080 miles

Both front tyre outer edges worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

plastic sump under tray damaged

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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L13 SLT is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L13 SLT, 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 L13 SLT?

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What year was L13 SLT registered?

L13 SLT is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is L13 SLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 SLT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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