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L17 CMV

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,212 mi
Last recorded135,212 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 CMV
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 135,212 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 135,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 130,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 128,504 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Fail 23 Apr 2020 128,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 9 May 2018 126,887 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner wall slight cut

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2018 126,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner wall slight cut

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,707 miles

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fule pipes due to undercovers

Fail 24 Feb 2017 121,707 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fule pipes due to undercovers

Pass 23 Feb 2016 117,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

slight condensation in off side headlight but not affecting the pattern

Fail 17 Feb 2016 117,163 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 108,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 104,102 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 92,653 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 76,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,349 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,974 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 38,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,994 miles

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

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

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

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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L17 CMV is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L17 CMV, 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 L17 CMV registered?

L17 CMV is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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