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R55 SNM

2004 BMW 645

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,495 mi
Last recorded28,495 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 SNM
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 28,495 miles

tpms warning indicator illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2024 27,690 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 27,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 27,218 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 26,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 25,728 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 24,871 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on all four tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 22,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,985 miles

Front Tyres cracking in tread

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some items

Fail 25 Apr 2018 20,960 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyres cracking in tread

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some items

Pass 4 May 2017 18,556 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,408 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 18,314 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 17,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 16,094 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,984 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 7,473 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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R55 SNM is a 2004 BMW 645 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R55 SNM, 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 R55 SNM registered?

R55 SNM is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is R55 SNM safe to buy?

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