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R1 MBU

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,507 mi
Last recorded75,507 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 MBU
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 75,507 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 75,496 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 73,653 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 72,150 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 70,484 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,675 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,660 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,680 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,739 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,968 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,254 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 56,036 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 52,901 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,957 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,326 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,990 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,982 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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R1 MBU is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R1 MBU, 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 R1 MBU registered?

R1 MBU is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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