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LV04 LWC

2004 BMW 645

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

194,971 mi
Last recorded194,971 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 LWC
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 194,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 118,569 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension anti roll bar hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 118,567 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear suspension anti roll bar hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 186,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 111,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 111,951 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,310 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 108,310 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 103,661 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 103,661 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 15 May 2015 99,097 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 91,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 82,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 82,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2012 72,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

auto adjust on headlights doesnt work.

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,394 miles

auto adjust on headlights doesnt work.

gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 May 2011 62,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 62,593 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 51,364 miles

both front tyres are wearing more on the outside / inside tread but legal

Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,715 miles

play in off side front steering arm

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,667 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,439 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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LV04 LWC is a 2004 BMW 645 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LV04 LWC, 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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LV04 LWC is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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