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R2 AXD

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,419 mi
Last recorded125,419 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 AXD
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 125,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 125,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 124,158 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 124,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 122,508 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

p[lay at n/s/r hub

Pass 28 Mar 2023 121,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn at inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

headlight washer inop

play at n/s/r hub

Pass 25 Mar 2022 118,747 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

headlight washers inop

play at n/s/r hub

Pass 19 Mar 2021 116,662 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlight washers inop

rear suspension arms bushes split

slight play at n/s/r hub

Pass 9 Apr 2020 115,005 miles

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

Front head light washers inop

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 114,969 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front head light washers inop

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on

Fail 14 Mar 2020 114,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected Loose (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Service light on

Pass 4 Mar 2019 113,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2018 111,234 miles

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 107,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275 35 19 rft (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap sealing washer splitting but still sealing

Fail 30 Mar 2017 107,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275 35 19 rft (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap sealing washer splitting but still sealing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 102,896 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 102,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 96,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,032 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,629 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 73,769 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,862 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 67,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,532 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,118 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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R2 AXD is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R2 AXD, 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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R2 AXD is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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