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LA04 XJH

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

149,339 mi
Last recorded149,339 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 XJH
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 149,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 146,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 141,169 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 141,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 135,466 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 126,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,117 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,328 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 99,452 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 93,903 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak onto undertray ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,860 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,472 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 84,185 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,751 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,322 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 72,048 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 67,215 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake lever travel high

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2009 66,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,671 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,928 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 43,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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LA04 XJH 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 86.4%.

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 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 LA04 XJH, 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

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What year was LA04 XJH registered?

LA04 XJH is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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