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PJ04 HMY

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,867 mi
Last recorded169,867 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 HMY
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 169,867 miles

Both rear tyres are very close to the legal limit / across the centre

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Rear brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Fail 19 Jun 2025 169,856 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres are very close to the legal limit / across the centre

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Rear brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Pass 21 Oct 2022 169,600 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 164,156 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 264,126 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 257,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 153,425 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 146,195 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 136,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 134,731 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 128,238 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 119,287 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,634 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 109,634 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 92,991 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 82,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,121 miles

Both front tyres wearing off on inner edges

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 53,085 miles

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

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 HMY is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HMY, 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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PJ04 HMY is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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