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PJ04 HLU

2004 BMW 645

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

152,605 mi
Last recorded152,605 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 HLU
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 152,605 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 152,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 148,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 145,345 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 145,344 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 136,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,746 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 120,698 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2017 120,698 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 113,706 miles

oil leak

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 113,706 miles

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

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

oil leak

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 106,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 106,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 103,600 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 29 Apr 2014 103,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,708 miles

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

O/s rear tyre worn inner edge/shoulder

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 95,144 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,642 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,740 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 67,444 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,439 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 47,439 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,613 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,080 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2006 5,900 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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PJ04 HLU is a 2004 BMW 645 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PJ04 HLU, 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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What year was PJ04 HLU registered?

PJ04 HLU is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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