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RA53 KSU

2003 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,174 mi
Last recorded108,174 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 64580,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 KSU
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 108,174 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 108,174 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 101,602 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 101,502 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 101,479 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 101,326 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,669 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,310 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,438 miles

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted restricting view.

Fail 26 Jan 2016 88,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted restricting view.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,704 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 80,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 66,710 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 64,883 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 60,787 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 May 2012 60,787 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 58,105 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 48,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2008 44,008 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 38,687 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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RA53 KSU is a 2003 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 645 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 80,983 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 RA53 KSU, 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 23 years old, this BMW 645 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA53 KSU registered?

RA53 KSU is a 2003 BMW 645, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is RA53 KSU safe to buy?

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