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PL54 DPU

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,050 mi
Last recorded141,050 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 DPU
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 141,050 miles

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

sill / underbody covers fitted

transmission fault showing on dashboard

Pass 12 May 2025 140,678 miles

full underbody covers fitted

transmission fault on dash

Fail 9 May 2025 140,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

full underbody covers fitted

transmission fault on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2021 136,962 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate insecure.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s door mirror missing.

Pass 4 May 2019 136,068 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 134,329 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside wing mirror missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 134,329 miles

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

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside wing mirror missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 133,505 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 131,927 miles

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

all brake discs pitted

all tyres worn inner shoulders

condensation in o/s headlamp

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s/r wheel has been repaired

Fail 4 Mar 2016 131,738 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all brake discs pitted

all tyres worn inner shoulders

condensation in o/s headlamp

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s/r wheel has been repaired

Pass 4 Feb 2015 128,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 123,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 112,479 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear fog lamp inoperative.

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner

Fail 29 Dec 2012 112,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

nearside rear fog lamp inoperative.

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner

Pass 28 Dec 2011 98,965 miles

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

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

slight oil misting from power steering resavour

Fail 12 Dec 2011 98,762 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

coolent leak

engine and gearbox oil leaks

slight oil misting from power steering resavour

Pass 15 Nov 2010 86,101 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth in inner edge almost to cords

Fail 1 Nov 2010 85,829 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn smooth in inner edge almost to cords

Pass 19 Nov 2009 76,826 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,736 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 58,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,391 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,685 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
Full BMW 645 reliability report

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PL54 DPU is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PL54 DPU, 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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PL54 DPU is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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