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LC04 BCU

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,470 mi
Last recorded119,470 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 BCU
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 119,470 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 119,470 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 118,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 117,126 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 116,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 116,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 106,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 102,708 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,621 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 96,234 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front Tyre worn inner edge

offside front Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2014 96,234 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front Tyre worn inner edge

offside front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 92,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner rack has slight play

Fail 11 Sep 2013 92,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner rack has slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,071 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 78,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 69,899 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,276 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,005 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,927 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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LC04 BCU is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LC04 BCU, 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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LC04 BCU is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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