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M6 BWU

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,857 mi
Last recorded147,857 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 BWU
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 147,857 miles

This vehicle has an outstanding recall

Pass 22 May 2024 146,129 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 145,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 143,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 138,703 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 135,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 129,074 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 5 Apr 2019 129,074 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Apr 2018 125,211 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 3 Apr 2018 125,210 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Jun 2016 123,815 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 May 2015 117,868 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,557 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 101,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (inner edge almost bold)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 141,515 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2011 131,587 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 120,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 65,376 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 65,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 58,444 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,538 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 57,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,914 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
Full BMW 645 reliability report

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M6 BWU is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M6 BWU, 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 M6 BWU registered?

M6 BWU is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is M6 BWU safe to buy?

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