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ML54 VMX

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,588 mi
Last recorded150,588 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VMX
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 150,588 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 150,587 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn for most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 148,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 146,555 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 146,555 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 143,773 miles

both front tyres have surface cracks

Pass 16 Jan 2017 140,740 miles

NSF & OSF tyres cracking between treads

Fail 10 Jan 2017 140,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (front facing arm) (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

NSF & OSF tyres cracking between treads

Pass 5 Jan 2016 137,586 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)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 118,955 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 118,955 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 104,098 miles

both front tyres have cuts in deep enough to reach cords but cuts not londer than 25mm , cracking also present between tred 245 45 r 18 96w bridgestone

Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,291 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres worm om edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,958 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,152 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,050 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 58,884 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 44,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,582 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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ML54 VMX is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML54 VMX, 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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ML54 VMX is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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