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MH04 RRZ

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

149,285 mi
Last recorded149,285 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 RRZ
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 149,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 149,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 15 Jan 2025 144,047 miles

Dynamic drive failure on dash

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake pad wear sensor insecure

Rear wheel spacers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2024 135,333 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 135,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray insecure Centre middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 129,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 129,619 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn x2 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 123,810 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 123,808 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 122,886 miles

2 rear exhaust mounts not supporting exhaust

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s wing mirror glass deteriorated

o/s wing mirror glass deteriorated and damaged

undertrays fitted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 121,660 miles

2 rear exhaust mounts not supporting exhaust

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s wing mirror glass deteriorated

o/s wing mirror glass deteriorated and damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2020 121,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

2 rear exhaust mounts not supporting exhaust

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s wing mirror glass deteriorated

o/s wing mirror glass deteriorated and damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,864 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s mirror deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2019 119,833 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s mirror deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2018 118,325 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear brake disc pitted

engine cover fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

under tray covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 117,255 miles

Front pads getting low

Offside Rear metal brake pipe excessively corroded

Offside rack end ball joint has excessive play

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2017 117,251 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front pads getting low

Offside Rear metal brake pipe excessively corroded

Offside rack end ball joint has excessive play

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2016 115,262 miles

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

oil leak from engine

slight play in o/s steering arm inner ball joint

wipers worn

Pass 23 Jan 2015 111,057 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 111,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 106,649 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,442 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Fail 21 Jan 2013 98,441 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,323 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 80,848 miles

275/ 35/ R19 W bridgestone

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

nearside rear tyre is @ 1.6mm, only just MOT pass, advise attention ASAP

Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,260 miles

body undertrays fitted to car at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,673 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 32,604 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,604 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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MH04 RRZ is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MH04 RRZ, 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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MH04 RRZ is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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