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P7 MBU

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,827 mi
Last recorded119,827 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 MBU
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 119,827 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 119,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 116,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 116,544 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 112,835 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 112,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested main beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 112,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour red (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall rim protector. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported routed incorrectly and loose rubbing on suspention arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour red (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play t.c.a (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 107,682 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 107,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 105,509 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 105,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,877 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 96,849 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,369 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 90,330 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 84,317 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 84,157 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,924 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,014 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,319 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 57,127 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,869 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 41,701 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,294 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,601 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Apr 2008 28,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,489 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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P7 MBU is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P7 MBU, 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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P7 MBU is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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