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PK04 FHJ

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,727 mi
Last recorded125,727 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 FHJ
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 125,727 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 119,005 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 113,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 112,987 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 112,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 112,719 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,283 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 111,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm outer bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45rf18 hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 110,178 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,589 miles

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

Offside Front Wiper blade worn but clearing screen

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 104,400 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 104,398 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,895 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 96,548 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to step

Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R BOTTOM ARM BUSH / CORROSION ON N/S/R TO O/S BRAKE PIPE ABOVE REAR DIFF / SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES NEAR TANK /

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 86,750 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,277 miles

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

airbag lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre ON legal limit

Pass 28 May 2011 61,415 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,342 miles

Active Steering Fault

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

Nearside Wiper Blade Smearing

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

Offside Wiper Blade Smearing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,026 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,862 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 40,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,090 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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PK04 FHJ is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK04 FHJ, 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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PK04 FHJ is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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