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R16 SBC

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,381 mi
Last recorded36,381 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 SBC
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 36,381 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 32,628 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 27,564 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 24,756 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 23,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 19,151 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 18,605 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 12,542 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 12,455 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 11,682 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 10,272 miles

Covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 6,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring components

Front Tyre's cracking slightly from age

Under Trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 18 Sep 2015 6,559 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring components

Front Tyre's cracking slightly from age

Under Trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 May 2014 6,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 6,297 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,108 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 5,887 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 5,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 3,665 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 2,758 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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R16 SBC is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R16 SBC, 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 R16 SBC registered?

R16 SBC is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is R16 SBC safe to buy?

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