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PL04 NXW

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

210,998 mi
Last recorded210,998 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 NXW
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 210,998 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 200,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and offsides rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 192,197 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of engine components

Pass 17 Jan 2020 185,589 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 185,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 174,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 163,065 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 150,400 miles

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

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

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 7 Jan 2017 150,375 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 140,404 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 124,259 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 124,238 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 109,382 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 109,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,112 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,611 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 68,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,648 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 46,391 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 46,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,365 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,074 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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PL04 NXW is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PL04 NXW, 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 PL04 NXW registered?

PL04 NXW is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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