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RD04 ZLX

2004 BMW 645

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,847 mi
Last recorded123,847 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD04 ZLX
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 123,847 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2019 123,847 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 119,441 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 114,392 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 114,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,762 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 108,761 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,329 miles

Centre Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 101,245 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,866 miles

a.both rear tyres worn low

a.front brake discs worn/corroded

a.front pads worn low

a.n/s/r trunion joint has play

a.n/s/r upper front (kds arm) ball joint has play

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2012 87,990 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,040 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 71,008 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,444 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deep cuts evident in front tyres.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,013 miles

a.front pads worn

a.nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2008 49,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

a.front pads worn

a.nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,643 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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RD04 ZLX is a 2004 BMW 645 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RD04 ZLX, 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 RD04 ZLX registered?

RD04 ZLX is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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