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R21 YAM

2004 BMW 645

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,374 mi
Last recorded128,374 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 YAM
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 128,374 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 126,090 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 124,234 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 124,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged dark

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,533 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 118,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 116,471 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 114,676 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 112,478 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,550 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,894 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 95,907 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 90,247 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 90,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,814 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 77,050 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 77,049 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 77,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 75,047 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 71,840 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,250 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 57,843 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 43,276 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R21 YAM is a 2004 BMW 645 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 R21 YAM, 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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R21 YAM is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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