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LS04 EXH

2004 BMW 645

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,415 mi
Last recorded136,415 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 EXH
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2019 136,415 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested due to oil leaking whilst running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear lower arm front mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 126,841 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear lower outer hub mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 126,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewalls of both rear tyres splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear lower outer hub mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 115,038 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 111,296 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Under-tray loose

front Bumper loose

Fail 8 Dec 2016 111,289 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Under-tray loose

front Bumper loose

Pass 7 Oct 2015 103,716 miles

All four Tyre valve's perishing

Front Bumper loose

Headlamp load leveler not fixed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-tray loose

Water leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 103,686 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated end (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire brocken

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated end (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all four tyre valves perrishing

front bumper loose

head lamp load leveller not fixed

oil leak

under tray loose

water leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 103,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

front bumper insecure

ns main beam bulb not fitted correctly

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 96,555 miles

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

air con drive belt missing

Fail 10 Jun 2014 96,555 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

air con drive belt missing

Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,705 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,369 miles

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

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

slight play in the offside front wheel

Fail 9 Dec 2010 68,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 68,677 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,860 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2008 53,606 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,970 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,569 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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LS04 EXH is a 2004 BMW 645 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LS04 EXH, 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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LS04 EXH is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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